APPLE RAISIN CRUNCHFOR THE FILLING:2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced (about 5 1/2 cups)*
1/2 cups raisins
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
FOR THE TOPPING:1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons light margarine, melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with high sides with vegetable oil spray.
TO MAKE THE FILLING: Combine apples, raisins, orange juice and sugar in prepared pan. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
TO MAKE THE TOPPING: In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir well. Sprinkle evenly over fruit.
Bake in preheated oven 40 minutes, or until done. Let cool slightly before serving.
*Two cans (20 ounces each), unsweetened sliced apples can be substituted.
Makes 6 servings
Source:
The New American Heart Association Cookbook