Apple Delicata Squash Crisp

Servings: servings

Ingredients

6 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and chopped
3 cups delicata squash seeds removed, cooked, skins removed, mashed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice or equal parts ground nutmeg, ginger and cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup brown sugar or an equal amount of honey or maple syrup
1 cup whole oats

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking pan.
Mix apples, squash, lemon juice, lemon zest, cinnamon, pumpkin spice and vanilla in a bowl; spread mixture evenly in pan.
Mix butter, flour, brown sugar and oats until crumbly; spread over apple mixture.
Bake until top is golden brown and sides are bubbling, about 30-45 minutes.
Using a fork, check apples for tenderness.
Remove from oven and cool to room temperature.

Nutrition Benefit: better mental clarity, better sleep, body repair, boost immune system, boost self confidence, consistent energy, minimize headaches, promote eye health, reduce inflammation, stress reduction, better digestion

Category: fruits, vegetarian, desserts