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Thursday, April 7, 2011

2 Low Fat Caramel Apple Crisps

One more delicious dish from halfmysize.com....and one from Pillsbury too.

I LOVE apple crisp - this is a great way to enjoy something sweet and healthier than some other apple crisps.

I had apples that needed to be eaten, and I whipped this up with little effort. 

VERY tasty!


I enjoyed it with ice cream, but didn't want to cover up that gooey caramel syrup for the picture, so just use your imagination. 

CARAMEL APPLE CRISP
(revised from halfmysize.com)

1/3 c. sugar substitute (I used Splenda)
1 tsp. cinnamon (or part nutmeg)
1/8 tsp. salt
6 c. diced apples, peeled
2 Tb. water or apple juice
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. flour (maybe a tad more)
1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
1/2 c. diet margarine
1/4 c. (fat free) caramel ice cream topping

Mix together first 3 ingredients in large bowl  Add apples and toss.  Place into greased 9" X 13" baking dish. Sprinkle water (or juice)  over apples. Combine next 4 ingredients (brown sugar, flour, oats, margarine) until crumbly and sprinkle over top.  Bake 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender.  Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with caramel topping.  Serve warm. Serves 8.

Nutritional info per serving: Calories: 206; Fat: 6 gr.; Fiber: 3 gr.

Weight Watchers points per serving: 3 (Prior PointsPlus)


Changes I made:
I added the water as it helps tenderize the apples.  Original recipe says to bake 45 - 55 minutes, but I think that's too long. 

You could drizzle the (warmed?) caramel syrup as you serve this delicious fruity dessert.

I saw this recipe (below) a while back and haven't tried it yet, but will one day.  It uses some of the same ingredients and a cake mix also, so give it a try.  It's reduced-fat.
And it's from my little buddy - the Pillsbury Dough Boy....enjoy every bite!


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6 comments:

Angie said...

MMMM....apple crisp. I love the apple crisp with the crunchy topping. Whenever I make it I double the topping ingredients. I'm not an ice cream eater, so I didn't even miss the ice cream in the photo.

Lark (SparkyLarky) said...

Yum...I am always counting my points!

So this will help. :)

Cooking with K said...

Yummy..,.did I miss the caramel syrup recipe or is it not in the recipe? I am so glad to see this recipe...my daughter made one like this at Christmas and didn't save the recipe from google. Blessings, K

Amanda- Eating in Winnipeg said...

This look wonderful! Thanks for linking up to savory sunday!

If you are interested in doing a guest post some time I would LOVE to have you!! Let me know :)

MrsFoxsSweets said...

Found you from Sharing Sundays! This recipe looks delish!

Amee Livingston said...

Marsha, this apple crisp sounds so delicious!! I love this recipe makeover of one of my favorite fall indulgences!! :) Thank you for sharing on Fit and Fab!