Hot Apples with Oat Topping
Serves: 4

Ingredients:
4 Mott's® apples, tart
2 T cornstarch
1/4 c maple syrup
2 t lemon juice
1 t cinnamon, ground
1 c rolled oats, quick cooking
1/4 c maple syrup
2 t oil
1 t vanilla

Preparation:
To make the apples: Peel and core the apples, then cut into small chunks. Place in a 9" glass pie plate and toss with lemon juice and cinnamon. Stir well. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 6 minutes, or until apples are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes.

To make the oat topping: Place the oats and cornstarch in another 9" glass pie plate. Drizzle with maple syrup, oil and vanilla. Mix well. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir well. Repeat 3 or 4 times, or until the oats are crisp and very lightly browned but not burned. Sprinkle over the apples.

(T) = Tablespoon (t) = Teaspoon (c) = Cup

Adapted recipe from Produce For Better Health Foundation. Visit www.aboutproduce.com for more apple recipes.