4largeGranny Smith applespeeled, cored cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/3cupwatermore, if needed to thin
2Tbsplemon juice
1/4cupgranulated sugar
1tspapple pie spice or ground cinnamon
Oats:
3cupsold fashioned oats
1cuppacked dark or light brown sugar
2tspbaking powder
2tspground cinnamon
1tspsalt
1/2cupchopped walnuts or pecans
2largeeggs
112 ozcan evaporated milk
1/2cupsalted or unsalted buttermelted
2tsppure vanilla extract
Instructions
To make apples: In a medium-size saucepan add apples, water, lemon juice, sugar and apple pie spice. Simmer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes just until softened. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 9 inch pan or similar, with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, use a whisk to sift together oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and nuts.
In a separate bowl, whisk together, milk, butter, eggs and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients, using a spoon to mix until fully moistened. Mix in 1 cup cooked apples. (Keep remaining apples warm for serving)
Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set.
Serve immediately topped with remaining cooked apples drizzled with caramel or maple syrup or cream.
Notes
Low fat evaporated milk works well in this dish.
This recipe can be adapted using Splenda Brown Sugar Blend in place of brown sugar.