Apple plus Crisp

I was using up old apples and frozen fruit after I cleaned up the fridge and modified the recipe I posted for Rhubarb Crisp. This combination was a winner.

8 cups diced fruit
I used apples (I leave the skins on), 1/2 cup frozen blueberries and 1 cup frozen raspberries.
Cook fruit on high in the microwave for 3 minutes.

Topping

1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp soft butter

Mix ingredients together and sprinkle over the fruit.
Cook on high in microwave for 10-12 minutes until the fruit is tender.

Applesauce Oatmeal Muffins

Today I cleaned out the fridge and freezer and found a number of storage apples that are no longer good for eating. I cored them and cooked them with the skins on in the microwave and then pureed them in the Vitamix to make applesauce. I don't sweeten applesauce, especially when I cook the fruit without water. The applesauce contains the fiber and pectin found in the skin and the recipe is made with large flake oats and whole wheat flour. This recipe makes enough for 16-18 large muffins.

2 cups whole wheat flour
1-1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
6 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1/2 cup oil
2/3 cup milk
1-1/3 cups applesauce

Mix dry ingredients. Stir in wet ingredients and mix until just moistened.
Bake at 375 F for 15-20 minutes.

Dried fruit or nuts can be added to the batter if desired.