Hot Apples with Oat Topping
Apples
* 4 tart apples
* 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
* ¼ cup maple syrup
* 2 tsp. lemon juice
* 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
Oat Topping
* 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
* 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
* 2 tsp. oil
* 1 tsp. vanilla
To make the apples:
1. Peel and core the apples, then cut into small chunks.
2. Place in a 9" glass pie plate and toss with cinnamon.
3. Stir well.
4. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 6 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
5. Let stand for 5 minutes.
To make the oat topping:
1. Place the oats in another 9" glass pie plate.
2. Drizzle with maple syrup, oil and vanilla. Mix well. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
3. Stir well. Repeat 3 or 4 times, or until the oats are crisp and very lightly browned but not burned.
4. Sprinkle over the apples.
5. Makes 4 servings.