Apple-Crisp

with

Cherries

Apple-Crisp ~ Natures Super Foods

Fresh or dried, cherries contain impressive amounts of antioxidants, as well as some fiber and potassium.

Ounce for ounce, dried cherries are higher in nutrients than their fresh counterparts, but they also have more calories, so it's best to enjoy them in moderation.

Recipe Ingredients;

1/4 c. unsweetened dried cherries.

1/2 c. hot water.

1/2 c. old-fashioned rolled oats.

1/2 c. chilled trans-fat free margarine.

1/2 c. whole grain pastry flour. 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. granular sugar substitute.

2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon.

9 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced (9-10 c).

2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Recipe Preparation;

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

Lightly coat 13" x 9" baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Place cherries and water in bowl and soak cherries until ready to use.

3. Meanwhile, combine oats, margarine, 1/4 cup of the flour, 1/4 cup of the sugar substitute, and 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon in medium bowl.

Cut margarine into dry ingredients until mixture is just crumbly.

4. Toss apples and lemon juice together in large bowl.

Add remaining 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar substitute, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.

Stir to combine.

5. Place apples in baking dish.

Pour cherries and soaking water over apple mixture and toss gently to combine.

Sprinkle oat topping evenly over fruit.

Bake until apples are tender, about 40 minutes.

Serve apple-crisp desert warm.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Makes 12 (1-cup) Servings

Per Serving: 150 cal, 1 g pro, 23 g carb, 7 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 5 g fiber, 60 mg sodium

Make Ahead: Bake, cool, cover, and refrigerate up to 1 day.

Heat through in 325°F oven before serving.

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