Hot Apples with Oat Topping

Apples

• 4 tart apples
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Oat Topping

• 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
• 2 tsp. oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla

To make the apples:

1. Peel and core the apples, then cut into small chunks.
2. Place in a 9" glass pie plate and toss with cinnamon.
3. Stir well.
4. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 6 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
5. Let stand for 5 minutes.

To make the oat topping:

1. Place the oats in another 9" glass pie plate.
2. Drizzle with maple syrup, oil and vanilla. Mix well. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
3. Stir well. Repeat 3 or 4 times, or until the oats are crisp and very lightly browned but not burned.
4. Sprinkle over the apples.
5. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis:

Calories: 308
Percent Calories from Fat 12%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 5 mg

Recipe Courtesy the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion