APPLE RAISIN CRUNCHFOR THE FILLING:2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced (about 5 1/2 cups)* 1/2 cups raisins 1/2 cup fresh orange juice 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg FOR THE TOPPING:1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons light margarine, melted Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with high sides with vegetable oil spray. TO MAKE THE FILLING: Combine apples, raisins, orange juice and sugar in prepared pan. Sprinkle with nutmeg. TO MAKE THE TOPPING: In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients and stir well. Sprinkle evenly over fruit. Bake in preheated oven 40 minutes, or until done. Let cool slightly before serving. *Two cans (20 ounces each), unsweetened sliced apples can be substituted. Makes 6 servings Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook
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