Description

This Weight Watchers Apple Crisp is a lightened-up version of a classic fall dessert. Sweet and tender apples are topped with a crunchy oat topping, all while keeping the SmartPoints low. Enjoy this warm, comforting treat without any guilt!

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling:
- 6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sweetener (erythritol, stevia, or monk fruit blend)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (or brown sugar substitute)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare Apple Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, sweetener, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Toss to coat.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Transfer the apple mixture to a 8×8 inch baking dish (or similar size).
Prepare Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar (or substitute), and cinnamon.
Cut in Butter: Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle Topping: Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the apple filling.
Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Cool Slightly: Let cool slightly before serving.
Serve: Serve warm.

Notes

Variations: Add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping for extra crunch. You can also use different spices like ginger or cardamom in the filling. Substitute part of the sweetener with applesauce for added moisture and sweetness.

Tips: Use a mix of apple varieties for a more complex flavor. Don’t overcook the apples, as they will become mushy. Cold butter is essential for creating a crumbly topping.

Allergies/Intolerances: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend in both the filling and topping. For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free butter substitute.

Taste Preferences: Adjust the amount of sweetener to your liking. For a tangier crisp, use more lemon juice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert, Weight Watchers
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 200 kcal
Sugar: 15g (from natural sugars in apples and added sweetener)
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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