Apple Crisp Parfait

This version of apple crisp takes on a new appearance with a light,flavorful topping.

3 cups sliced & peeled apples (about 3 medium apples)
1/3 cup old fashioned cooking oats
3 Tbl. brown sugar (or the equivalent in artificial sweetener)
2 Tbl. water
1 tsp. cinnamon

Topping:
4 oz. nonfat vanilla yogurt (sweetened with artificial sweetener)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 cup light whipped topping

Mix apples with oats, brown sugar, water and cinnamon. Cook according tomicrowave or oven method below.

Microwave Oven: Place apples in a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl. Cover withwax paper and microwave on high for 5 to 7 minutes, rotating 1/4 turnhalfway through cooking time. Depending on thickness of fruit, cooking timemay be longer.

Conventional Oven: Place apples in a 1-quart casserole. Bake at 350 degreesfor 25 minutes.

Topping: Mix yogurt with seasonings. Fold whipped topping into yogurt.Serve a dollop of topping over hot or chilled apple crisp.

Yield: 2 cups apples and 1 cup topping (4 servings)
One serving: 1/2 cup apples and 1/4 cup topping
Per serving: 167 calories, 34 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams protein, 2 grams fat
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit

Reprinted with permission from QUICK & HEALTHY VOLUME II, by Brenda J.Ponichtera, R.D.Copyright ©. 262 pages. $16.95 comb-bound, Published by ScaleDownPublishing, Inc. Available at local bookstores or directly from ScaleDownPublishing, Inc., 1519 Hermits Way, The Dalles, Oregon 97058. Thoseordering by mail should add $2.50 for the first book and $1.00 for eachadditional book for shipping and handling charges.