Apple Oat Crisp

From Super Foods by Dolores Riccio

As tasty as an apple pie, but much easier to make, and lighter in calories.

4 cooking apples, such as Granny Smith (or use 2 cups of frozen apple slices)

¼ cup granulated sugar

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

A pinch of nutmeg

For the topping:

1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (or half whole wheat)

1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

A pinch of salt

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

½ cup uncooked “old-fashioned” oatmeal

¼ cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 375° F. Peel and thinly slice the apples. If using frozen apples, don’t defrost. Mix them with the granulated sugar and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Spoon them into a 9-inch pie plate and press them flat. Mix the flour, brown sugar salt, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter or 2 knifes until the consistency of cornmeal. Stir in the oatmeal and walnuts. Sprinkle the topping over the apples; press into a flat layer. Bake for 35 minutes, or until the topping is brown and the apples are tender. Serve warm or at room temperature.