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The little apple-pie crumble

Name: The little apple-pie crumble
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 medium apples (about 12 oz total), scrubbed and cored; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided; 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt, for serving

Soft cinnamon apples under a golden oat blanket. Forks welcome.

Inspired by fast-food apple pie55 min

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THE CRAVING IS REAL

Fast-food apple pie

Oats and apple skin contribute fiber. Oil in the topping can reduce saturated fat compared with a butter-rich pastry, depending on the original pie.

same craving, a fresh idea

WHAT’S THE TRADEOFF?

A closer look at the craving.

Oats and apple skin contribute fiber. Oil in the topping can reduce saturated fat compared with a butter-rich pastry, depending on the original pie.

WHAT THIS VERSION BRINGS

A little more possibility.

Apple-pie flavors with fruit and oats doing most of the work.

LET’S MAKE THE SWAP

The little apple-pie crumble

PREP15 minCOOK35 minREST5 minTOTAL55 minSERVES2

What you’ll need

Ingredients

2 medium apples (about 12 oz total), scrubbed and cored
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt, for serving

Let’s do this

1
Heat the oven to 375°F. Cut apples, skin on, into thin 1/4-inch slices and toss with lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
2
Divide the apples between two oven-safe 10–12 oz ramekins, or use one small baking dish. Add 1/2 tablespoon water to each ramekin.
3
Mix oats, flour, oil, maple syrup, and the remaining cinnamon until clumpy. Divide over the apples.
4
Bake for 30–35 minutes until the apples are tender when pierced and the topping is golden. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns before the fruit softens; firm apple varieties may need a few extra minutes.
5
Let cool for 5 minutes, then serve each portion with 2 tablespoons yogurt. Ramekins stay hot longer than enthusiasm.

Original recipe idea. Times are estimates; nutrition has not been calculated. Adjust for your dietary needs and allergies.

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A little reading behind the idea

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