Whole-Grain Apple Crisp

Whole-Grain Apple Crisp

This flavorful crisp not only tastes terrific, but it is full of slimming fiber and other nutrients as well. If you prefer a less sweet crisp, the amount of sweetener in the filling can be reduced according to personal tastes.

TOPPING
1 1/2		cup regular rolled oats – see note
1/3		cup unbleached all-purpose white flour or whole wheat flour
1/4		cup raw sugar – optional, see note
1/2		teaspoon salt, scant
1/4		cup oil (coconut oil works well in this recipe)
3		tablespoons honey
1/2		cup chopped walnuts, or other nut – optional
FILLING
6		firm, sweet apples, such as Gala or Braeburn
2		tablespoons honey or 1/4 cup sugar
2		tablespoon orange juice concentrate
2		tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder

1. Place oats, flour, sugar, salt, and oil in food processor (see note) and pulse until mixed.

2. Drizzle in honey and pulse several times until mixed. Mixture should be crumbly, but moist.

3. Add nuts and process just until mixed. Set aside.

4. Wash apples. Peel if desired. Remove core and cut into thin slices. Place in large mixing bowl.

Add sweetener, juice concentrate, and cornstarch and mix well.

5. Transfer apple mixture to an oiled 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish. Evenly distribute topping mixture over apples.

6. Cover crisp and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 20 minutes or until topping in nicely browned.

Serve warm or cold.

Notes:

1. Regular rolled oats work best in this recipe, but quick-cooking oats will work fine too.

2. If you’d like a less sweet crisp, eliminate or reduce the amount of sugar in the topping.

3. A food processor makes an easy job of mixing, but if you don’t have a food processor you can use a fork to mix the ingredients.

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