A Healthy Twist to Apple Crisp

By Kendra Quick, VCUHS Dietetic Intern

The second best thing to the all American classic apple pie. Surprise your guests this 4th of July with an apple crisp with a healthy twist. I have given my grandma’s homemade recipe a nutrition make over, so you can satisfy your sweet tooth this holiday weekend!

Photo from Criss Cross Applesauce

Ingredients (Makes 9 servings):

• 4 cups sliced apples (Granny Smith)*
• ½ cup of Splenda brown sugar (packed)
• ¼ cup applesauce*
• 1 cup whole-wheat flour

*WIC eligible items

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Slice apples in a 9”x9” baking dish. 
3. In a separate mixing bowl combine apple sauce with flour and sugar to make the apple crisp's topping. 
4. Cover apples with mixture. 
5. Bake 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories (kcal): 120
Total Fat (g): 0
Saturated Fat (g): 0
Monounsaturated fat (g): 0
Carbohydrate (g): 18
Fiber (g): 3
Protein (g): 2
Sodium (mg): 1