Apple pumpkin crisp

Apple and pumpkin are the flavors of fall, and we love them even more when they’re combined. This tasty dessert pairs a superfood (pumpkin!) with loads of fruit (apples!) and tops it all off with a nutrient-packed nut (pecans!). Whether you make this for dessert at home or bring it to share at a holiday potluck, we’re sure you’re going to love it.

Ingredients Filling

• 6 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 3 tbsp. maple syrup
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp. cinnamon

Topping

• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp. cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. salt
• ¼ cup cold butter, diced

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9×13 pan with cooking spray.

For the filling, combine the apples, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice and spices in a large bowl. Mix well and transfer to the baking dish.

For the topping, add flour, oats, brown sugar, pecans, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt to a small bowl. Combine thoroughly with a wire whisk. Add butter pieces and mix with your hands until crumbly and fully combined. Spread over the apples in an even layer.

Bake 35-40 minutes, until the apples are bubbling and easily pierced with a fork and the crumble topping is golden brown.

Makes 8 servings

Per serving: 253 calories; 10.7g fat; 41.7g carbohydrates; 5.4g dietary fiber; 30.9g sugars; 1.7g protein; 80mg sodium

Source: The Balanced Nutritionist