Was POINTS® value of | 9 Now POINTS® value of | 4 Servings | 8 Preparation Time | 20 min Cooking Time | 60 min Level of Difficulty | Easy
desserts | This Betty got a makeover, and she looks great! Fat and calories were reduced, but not flavorful layers of cinnamon-infused bread and sweet apples.
1 sprays olive oil cooking spray 8 slice oatmeal bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup reduced-calorie margarine, melted 1 Tbsp sugar 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 4 medium apple(s), Granny Smith or McIntosh, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cups currants 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. 2. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, margarine, granulated sugar and cinnamon; toss to combine. Arrange 1/3 of bread cube mixture in bottom of prepared pan. 3. In a large bowl, combine apples, currants, lemon juice, brown sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Spoon 1/2 of the apple mixture over bread layer. Top with 1/3 more bread cubes, remaining apple mixture and then remaining bread cubes. 4. Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Cut into 8 pieces and serve hot.
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