Winter Crisp

Only 1 tablespoon of margarine is used to make the crumb topping of this tart and tangy fruit dessert that is cholesterol free and low sodium.

Ingredients:

Filling:

• ½ cup sugar
• 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp lemon peel, grated
• ¾ tsp lemon juice
• 5 cup apples, unpeeled, sliced
• 1 cup cranberries

Topping:

• 2/3 cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp soft margarine, melted

Directions:

1. To prepare filling, in a medium bowl combine sugar, flour, and lemon peel; mix well.
2. Add lemon juice, apples, and cranberries; stir to mix. Spoon into a 6-cup baking dish.
3. To prepare topping, in a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add melted margarine; stir to mix.
4. Sprinkle topping over filling. Bake in a 375º F oven for approximately 40-50 minutes or until filling is bubbly and top is brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Variation

Summer Crisp

Prepare as directed, substituting 4 cups fresh or unsweetened frozen (thawed) peaches and 3 cups fresh or unsweetened frozen (unthawed) blueberries for apples and cranberries.

If frozen, thaw peaches completely (do not drain). Do not thaw blueberries before mixing or they will be crushed.

Yield

6 servings--Serving Size: 1¾ inch by 2-inch piece

Each serving provides:
Calories: 284
Total fat: 6 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 56 mg

Recipe Courtesy the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.