from the kitchen of Victoria Bertoni

SUGARLESS APPLE CRISP

4 medium or 6 small, peeled, sliced apples
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
2 Tbsp. brown sugar substitute
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 cup uncooked oats, quick or old-fashioned
2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
1 Tbsp. vegetable margarine

Combine apples, juice, 1 tbsp brown sugar substitute, lemon juice and spices. Toss lightly to coat apples. Layer apples on bottom of 8 inch square glass baking dish. Heat ovento375.Combine oats, nuts and second tbsp. of brown sugar substitute. Add margarine and mix well. Sprinkle over apples. Bake about 30 minutes, or until apples are tender and the topping is lightly browned. Serve warn or chilled. Yield: 4 servings Exchanges: 1 bread, 1 fruit, 1 fat. Calories: 182; fat 6gm