Cranberries, walnuts, brown sugar and orange peel help give this apple-packed crowd-pleaser its rich flavor. After the first taste, guests will be asking for the recipe...and a second helping. —Diane Everett of Newtown, Connecticut


INGREDIENTS



* 8 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith or other tart apples (about 5 large)
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup dried cranberries
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
* 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
* 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
* 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cloves
* 5 tablespoons cold butter
* 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats


SERVINGS 15
CATEGORY Lower Fat
METHOD Baked
PREP 15 min.
COOK 40 min.
TOTAL 55 min.


DIRECTIONS




In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; toss to coat. Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. For topping, in a bowl, combine the brown sugar, whole wheat flour, milk powder, cinnamon and cloves. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oats. Sprinkle over apples. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 15 servings.

 



NUTRITIONAL INFO




Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 202 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 51 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 fruit.