Here’s a butter-free low fat apple crisp recipe for anyone looking to reduce fat but still enjoy dessert. I eliminate the butter in this dessert recipe and substitute healthy safflower oil instead. I even take it easy on the refined sugar by using sweeter apples. You can peel the apples if you prefer, but I like to leave the apple skins on for added texture and nutrition. Who’s idea was it to ever peel apples anyway?
However, be sure and wash the apples well. Apples are among the so-called “dirty dozen” produce members that sometimes harbor residual pesticides, these include strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery, potatoes, and Telly Savalas.
What you need for this Low Fat Apple Crisp Recipe
FRUIT BASE:
6-8 small/medium APPLES
1 LEMON, juiced and zested
¼ cup SUGAR
1 Tbsp CINNAMON POWDER
3 Tbsp CORNSTARCH
2-4 Tbsp freshly grated GINGER (lots of ginger is a good idea)
TOPPING:
1 cup ROLLED OATS
½ cup ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
½ cup ground FLAXSEED or ALMOND MEAL
¼ cup BROWN SUGAR
½ cup SUNFLOWER, SAFFLOWER, or CANOLA OIL
½ cup chopped WALNUTS or PECANS
¼ tsp SALT
1 tsp CINNAMON POWDER
1 tsp CARDAMOM POWDER
How to Make a Low Fat Apple Crisp
- Quarter apples and cut out the core, then slice apples into ¼” thickness.
- Heat 1 Tbsp of oil in a pot on medium high heat and add apples, then reduce heat to medium and cook apples about 5 minutes until they just begin to soften.
- Turn off the heat and add the ginger, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Toss with the apples.
- Combine the sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch and then toss with the apple/ginger mixture.
- Lightly oil the bottom and sides of an 8” X 8” baking dish and spread the apple mixture evenly. Check current prices for an 8×8 Pyrex Dish on Amazon.
- In a bowl, combine all of the topping ingredients and mix together well.
- Distribute the mix evenly over the apple base.
- Bake uncovered in an oven preheated to 350˚F for about 50 minutes to 1 hour.
- Once the topping is browned and the edges begin to bubble, the crisp is done.
- Remove from the oven and let sit about 30 minutes before serving.
This low fat apple crisp recipe is great all on its lonesome or topped with a scoop of ice cream, but if low fat isn’t your goal, either way it’s a tasty treat.
For another easy sweet treat with healthy ambitions, you’ll enjoy this Quinoa “Rice” Pudding Recipe.
How healthy are apples? Check out what eggheads at Harvard College have to say about apples.
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