Using only 1 tablespoon of margarine, this tart and tangy fruit dessert, from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, is a cholesterol-free, low-sodium winner for a healthy holiday party.
Ingredients:
Filling:
1/2 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
5 cups apples, unpeeled, sliced
1 cup cranberries
Topping:
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 Tablespoon soft margarine, melted
To prepare filling, in a medium bowl combine sugar, flour, and lemon peel; mix well. Add lemon juice, apples, and cranberries; stir to mix. Spoon into a 6-cup baking dish.
To prepare topping, in a small bowl combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Add melted margarine; stir to mix.
Sprinkle topping over filling. Bake in a 375º F oven for approximately 40-50 minutes or until filling is bubbly and top is brown. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 6.
Nutrition information per serving: 284 calories, 6 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 3 g protein, 0 mg cholesterol, 58 g carbohydrate, 56 mg sodium, 5 g fiber
SOURCE: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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10/30/09
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