Hot and Healthy Apple Crisp

Serves: 8
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
 
Ingredients:
8 macintosh apples, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup (167 mL) applesauce
1/2 cup (100 g) date sugar
1/2 cup(60 g) whole wheat pastry flour
2 cups (160 g) rolled oats
1/4 cup (30 g) chopped walnuts
1/3 cup (55 g) raisins
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup (74 g) Goji berries, soaked (optional)

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sprinkle apples with lemon juice & toss. Mix rest of ingredients together then combine with apples and mix thoroughly. Pour into an 8 X 11 inch (20 x 28 cm)baking dish and bake for 45 minutes.

Note: If using Goji berries be sure to soak them for an hour ahead of time in just enough water to cover. Drain before adding the berries to the mixture. The Goji berries not only add color to this crisp but, more importantly, they add a nutritional antioxidant boost