When reading the ingredients of any recipe not accompanied by a nutritional analysis, it's important to have some idea how many servings will emanate from the finished product. In this case, there are 12 generous servings which results in total fat per serving of 6 gms (9 gms per Tbsp of Smart Balance X 8 Tbsp/12 servings) and about 1.7gms saturated fat (2.5 gms per Tbsp X 8 Tbsp/12 servings). Many crisps have almonds or walnuts in the topping which can add flavor but also fat and even more calories. The version below is so good it doesn't need to be accompanied by ice cream or topped with whipped cream.

The Bottom, Middle, and Topping:
6 slices multi-whole grain bread, dried a little and processed into crumbs, about 4 cups
8 Tbsp Smart Balance butter substitute
1/3 cup crystallized ginger, coarsely minced

The Filling:
2 1/2 pounds cooking apples and pears (ask the farmer), peeled, cored, and sliced about 1/4" thick.
1 cup dried sweet cherries (optional)
Juice of one lemon
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 tsp cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Melt the Smart Balance in a large skillet. Add the bread crumbs and stir until well mixed. Stir in the ginger.

Mix all the filling ingredients in a bowl. Cover the bottom of a 13" by 9" baking dish with 1/3 of the bread crumbs. Add a layer of fruit using 1/2 the apple and pear mixture. Top with another 1/3 of the crumbs. Add another layer of fruit. Top with remaining crumbs. Pour 1 cup hot water over the crumbs. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for another 20 minutes or until browned and juicy. If you have the willpower to wait, let it cool a little before serving.

Serves 12

Makes 12 servings.

Nutritional values per serving
Calories: 222
Fat: 7 gm
Saturated Fat: 2 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 38 gm
Fiber: 6 gm
Protein: 3 gm
Sodium: 136 mg

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Deb said...

I am following the weight watchers eating plan and would like to know the fiber and calorie content so I can convert this recipe to "points". Would you be able to provide that for me? Note: We only started doing the nutritional analysis for recipes since November 07 but I will see if I can get this done for you. Dr. M

Note: Here it is.
Makes 12 servings.

Nutritional values per serving
Calories: 222
Fat: 7 gm
Saturated Fat: 2 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Carbohydrate: 38 gm
Fiber: 6 gm
Protein: 3 gm
Sodium: 136 mg

POSTED: April 30, 2008 12:11 PM

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