Diabetic Apple-Raisin Crisp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. plus 3 Tbsp. thawed frozen unsweetened apple juice concentrate, divided
1/4 c. uncooked rolled oats
4 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced (about 6 c. sliced)*
3/4 c. raisins
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. cold butter or margarine
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
unsweetened whipped cream (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Combine 3 tablespoons apple juice concentrate and oats; mix lightly and set aside.
Combine apples and raisins in large bowl; set aside.
Combine cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl; mix well. Blend in remaining 1 cup apple juice concentrate.
Add to apple mixture; mix lightly to coat.
Spoon into shallow 1 1/2-quart or 8-inch square baking dish.
Combine flour and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add oat mixture; mix lightly.
Stir in walnuts, if desired; sprinkle evenly over apple mixture.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until apples are tender.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled with whipped cream, if desired.
Makes 6 servings.