Caramel Crunch Apple Crisp

Caramel Crunch Apple Crisp

Ingredients: 6 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced (6 cups) 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 2/3 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar* 2 tablespoons butter 1 egg white 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons sugar-free caramel ice cream topping *Choose from Sweet'N Low Brown or Sugar Twin Granulated Brown. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 1/4 cup brown sugar. Preheat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, toss apples, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Spoon evenly into a 2-quart square baking dish. For topping: In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in egg white and pecans until combined. Sprinkle topping over apples. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until topping is golden and apples are tender (if needed, cover with foil during final 10 minutes to prevent overbrowning). Cool 20 minutes on a wire rack. Just before serving, place caramel topping in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, on 100% power (high) 10 seconds. Drizzle over crisp. Total servings: 9 (2/3 cup each) Nutrition Facts per serving: Calories: 181, Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 34mg, Carbohydrate: 34g, Fiber: 4g, Protein: 2g. Per serving with substitute: Same as above except Calories: 158, and Carbohydrate: 28g. Recipe from Diabetic Living Fall 2010 Visit www.diabeticlivingonline.com for more recipes