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MAPLE-WALNUT APPLE CRISP 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/3 cup regular oats 1/4 teapsoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup chilled butter or stick margarine, cut into small pieces 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts 7 cups sliced peeled Rome apple (about 3 pounds) 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, oats, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Stir in walnuts.

Combine apple and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Spoon apple mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish or 1 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

9 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving: 208 cal., 1.8g pro., 36.5g carbo., 7.1g total fat, 14mg chol., 2.3g fiber, 58mg sodium.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE APPLE CRISP 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup chilled butter or stick margarine, cut into small pieces 7 cups diced peeled Rome apple (about 3 pounds) 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 teaspoons gated orange rind 3 tablespoons orange juice Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cornmeal, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly.

Combine apple and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Spoon the apple mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish or 1 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with the crumb mixture. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

9 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving: 183 cal., 0.9g pro., 34.6g carbo., 5.5g total fat, 14mg chol., 2.1g fiber, 55mg sodium.

AMARETTO APPLE CRISP

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup chilled butter or stick margarine, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
7 cups sliced peeled Granny Smith apple (about 3 pounds)
1/3 cup amaretto (almond-flavored liqueur) or apple juice

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and sugars in a bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly. Add almonds; toss well.

Combine apple and amaretto in a bowl; toss well. Spoon apple mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish or 1 1/2-quart casserole. Sprinkle with crumb mixture. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.

9 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving: 204 cal., 1.3g pro., 32.5g carbo., 6.5g total fat, 14mg chol., 2g fiber, 55mg sodium.

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