A delicious sweet-tart filling combining fresh or frozen rhubarb with sliced fresh apples and a hint of lemon juice. The fruit mixture is topped with oats, nuts and raisins before baking. Serve warm with fat-free whipped topping or frozen yogurt.
INGREDIENTS (for 6 servings):
- 3 cups (3/4-inch cubes) peeled Granny Smith apples
- 2 1/2 cups (3/4-inch cubes) fresh red rhubarb
- 1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful*
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water or apple juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel (optional)
- 3/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 1/3 cup Equal® Spoonful**
- 2 tablespoons stick butter or margarine, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
PREPARATION:
Combine apples, rhubarb, 1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful* and cornstarch. Place in 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.
Combine water, lemon juice and lemon peel. Pour over fruit mixture. Cover and bake in preheated 400 degree F oven 20 to 25 minutes or until fruit is tender. Meanwhile, combine oats, raisins, nuts, 1/3 cup Equal® Spoonful**, butter and cinnamon until well blended.
Remove cover from fruit mixture. Sprinkle with oats mixture. Return to oven and bake, uncovered, an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until topping is crisp. Serve warm with frozen yogurt, ice cream or whipped topping, if desired.
* May substitute 12 packets Equal® sweetener
** May substitute 8 packets Equal® sweetener