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Fat-Free Apple Crumb Dessert

Source: Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Oatmeal mixed with cinnamon and brown sugar is a delicious topping for this baked apple dessert.

Makes
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 apples (medium, baking)
  • 1/2 cup oatmeal, quick cooking (uncooked)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon (ground)
  • 1/3 cup 100% apple juice
  • 4 sprays of non-stick cooking spray

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Move the oven rack to the center of the oven. Then preheat the oven to 350 °F.
  3. Spray the bottom and sides of a 9 inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  4. Wash and peel the apples. Cut them into thin slices.
  5. Spread the apple slices evenly over the bottom of the baking dish.
  6. In a small bowl, use a fork to mix the oatmeal, brown sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Spread the oatmeal mix evenly over the apples in the baking dish.
  8. Lightly pour the apple juice over the oatmeal mixture.
  9. Cover the dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until apples are just starting to soften.
  10. Uncover and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes until apples are soft.

Notes

Learn more about: Apples

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