Apple Cranberry Walnut Crisp

We don't always do healthy recipes here at Easy Desserts, but this one is definately a healthy choice. High-fiber, low-calorie, and full of vitamins, oats are a boon to any dish. Another plus for this recipe is that it can be made ahead and warmed in a 250º oven while you eat dinner. It's great served with low-fat vanilla ice cream.

INGREDIENTS:

Filling:

9 cups peeled, sliced Gala apples (about 3 pounds)

1/2 cup fresh cranberries

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 cup apple cider or juice

1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dash of salt

Topping:

1 cup regular oats

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour

1/3 cup maple syrup

1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 375°F. Prepare the filling by combining apples and next 7 ingredients (apples through dash of salt). Spoon apple mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.

Combine oats and remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over apple mixture. Cover with foil; bake at 375°F for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 20 minutes or until topping is crisp and juices are thick and bubbly.

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