Grandma's Apple Crisp

A traditional apple crisp with cinnamon flavored sliced fresh apples with a crunchy oat and nut topping, but with 39% less calories per serving. Serve it warm with a scoop of frozen vanilla yogurt.

Filling:
6 cups peeled and slice Granny Smith apples
1/2 cup Equal Spoonful*
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Topping:
3/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Equal Spoonful**
1/4 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

*May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener

**May substitute 6 packets Equal sweetener

For Filling, combine all ingredients; toss gently to coat apple slices evenly. Place in 8-inch square baking pan.

For Topping, combine all ingredients, stirring until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over apple mixture. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven 30 to 35 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is crisp. Remove from oven and serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition information per serving: 193 cal., 4 g pro., 23 g carb., 10 g fat, 15 mg chol., 59 mg sodium

Food exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit, 2 fat