How to Make Healthier Apple Crisp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple crisp is a classic American dessert that combines the sweetness of baked apples with the crunch of a buttery, crumbly topping. It's a comforting dish that's perfect for fall, but many traditional recipes are loaded with sugar and butter, making it a less-than-healthy option for those trying to watch their intake of these ingredients. Fortunately, with a few simple swaps and modifications, it's easy to make a healthier version of this beloved dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 10 cups unpeeled, cored, and sliced apples
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) apple crisp

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C).
  • Place sliced apples in a 9x13-inch pan. Mix white sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, and ground cinnamon together; sprinkle over apples. Pour water evenly over all.
  • Combine oats, 1 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, walnuts and melted butter together. Crumble evenly over the apple mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and crisp on top, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    280 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 95mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 209mg