Ingredients: Filling: 9 cups peeled, sliced Gala apples (about 3 pounds) 1/2 cup fresh cranberries 1/2 cup apple cider or juice 1/4 cup maple syrup 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dash of salt Topping: 1 cup regular oats 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions:1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. To prepare filling, combine apples and next 7 ingredients (apples through dash of salt). Spoon apple mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. 3. To prepare topping, combine oats and remaining ingredients. Sprinkle over apple mixture. Cover with foil; bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 20 minutes or until topping is crisp and juices are thick and bubbly. |