Low Fat Apple-fig Crumble Recipe

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray

8 ounces dried figs

-- stemmed and quartered

3 tablespoons marsala or water

3 large tart crisp apples, peeled and cored

-- cut in thick slices

2/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, divided

2 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon butter

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 tablespoons butter, chilled

--cut in 1/2-inch pieces

Method

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.

With nonstick cooking spray, coat an 8- by 8-inch baking dish.

2.Place figs and Marsala in a microwave-safe bowl.

Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on High for 2 minutes.

Let stand 5 minutes.

Stir until most of liquid is absorbed.

Set aside.

3.Place apples in prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.

Toss to coat.

4.In small saucepan, over low heat, heat honey and 1 tablespoon butter until melted; drizzle over apples.

Arrange figs over apples.

5.In medium bowl, combine remaining flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, remaining cinnamon and salt.

Cut in chilled butter until crumbly.

Sprinkle over apples and figs.

6.Bake 40 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly.

Serve warm.

Per serving: About 278 calories, 2g protein, 53g carbohydrate, 8g fat, 24% calories from fat, 19mg cholesterol, 114mg sodium, 4g fiber.

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