Lower Fat Fruit Crisp

A crisp oat crumb topping, made with a minimal amount of butter, tops tender cinnamon-scented apple slices.

Recipe Ingredients:

Filling:
6 cups peeled, thinly sliced apples, peaches or pears (6 to 8 medium)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping:
3/4 cup quick or old fashioned oats
3 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Nonfat frozen yogurt for accompaniment (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray 8-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray.
2. For Filling: Combine fruit and water in large bowl. Add sugar, flour and cinnamon; stir until fruit is evenly coated. Spoon into baking dish.
3. For Topping: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl; mix well. Sprinkle evenly over fruit.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until fruit is tender. Serve warm with nonfat frozen yogurt, if desired.

Makes 8 servings.