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INGREDIENTS

Crust:  
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 tbsp powdered sugar
2 tbsp butter, softened
4 tbsp canola oil
   
Filling:  
2 large Gala apples, peeled, cored, and diced
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
1 1/2 cups apple juice, unsweetened
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
  pinch of salt (optional)
1/4 cup apple butter, unsweetened
1/2 cup low fat granola
RECIPE

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the dry crusting ingredients.
  • Cut in butter and canola oil until mixture is combined.
  • Press crust mixture into the bottom of an 8 x 8" square pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
  • Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • To prepare filling: in a saucepan over medium heat, cook apple in 1 cup of apple juice for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Mix cornstarch with the remaining 1/2 cup of apple juice in a small bowl.
  • Add to cooking apples, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and cornstarch is completely cooked.
  • Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and salt. Set aside.
  • Using back of a wooden spoon or spatula, spread prepared crust with apple butter. Top with cooked apple mixture.
  • Sprinkle with granola.
  • Bake in 325 degree F  oven for 20 - 30 minutes or until bubbly.
 

SERVING SUGGESTION

SERVING SIZE:
 1/2 cup

NUMBER OF SERVINGS:
 9

NUTRITION FACTS
 
Calories  248

Total Fat  9 g

Sodium  47 mg

Total Carbohydrates  41 g

Fiber  4 g

Protein  3 g
 

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