Cranberry Apple Crisp With Cinnamon Maple Cream

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 12

Cooking Light.

Ingredients:

2 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed

1 teaspoon maple syrup

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 cup dried cranberries

3 tablespoons brandy

cooking spray

6 cups chopped peeled granny smith apples (about 2 1/2 pounds)

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar

2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2/3 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 ounces)

1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces

2/3 cup oats

2 tablespoons walnuts, toasted and finely chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. To prepare maple cream, combine whipped topping, syrup, and 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon. Cover and chill.
3. To prepare filling, combine dried cranberries and brandy in a small bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, and set aside.
4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add apple and juice; sauté 3 minutes.
5. Stir in cranberry mixture, granulated sugar, and next 6 ingredients (through nutmeg).
6. Spoon apple mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish or shallow 2-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
7. To prepare topping, lightly spoon 2/3 cup flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
8. Combine flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly.
9. Add oats and walnuts; toss well. Sprinkle over apple mixture.
10. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until bubbly and topping is browned. Serve with maple cream.

By RecipeOfHealth.com