Friday, December 10, 2010

Apple-Raspberry Granola  Crisp
(Enlightened)

1 cup reduced-fat granola without raisins
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pound apples, cored and sliced
1/2  teaspoon ground-cinnamon
4 ounces frozen unsweetened raspberries
3 packets sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract`

Place granola in small resealable food storage bag; seal tightly. Crush to coarse crumb texture; set aside.

In small bowl combine water, lemon juice and cornstarch; stir until cornstarch is completely dissolved.

Combine apples, cornstarch mixture and cinnamon in 10-inch skillet; stir until blended. Heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.

Remove skillet from heat. Gently fold in raspberries, sugar substitute, vanilla and almond extract. Sprinkle granola crumbs evenly over top. Let stand, uncovered, 30 minutes.

Makes 8 servings (1/2 cup per serving)…Diabetic and Dieters friendly.

Calories 86,  Fat 1 g,  Protein 1g. Carbohydrate 19g, Fiber 2g. 

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