Ingredients

• 5 medium apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Spray a 9 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray.
3. Peel, core and slice apples.
4. Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Add sliced apples and toss to coat.
5. Pour apple mixture into prepared pan.
6. In a medium bowl, mix oatmeal, remaining flour, brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder. Cut butter into this mixture with a pastry blender or a fork.
7. Pour topping over apples and bake for 1 hour.

Helpful hints

• Make this dessert diabetes-friendly. Substitute Splenda^® granular for white sugar and Splenda^® brown sugar blend for brown sugar with to reduce calories to 280 and carbohydrate to 20 grams per serving.
• 1 medium apple yields approximately 1 cup after peeled and cored.