Ingredients for Apple Gingersnap Crisp
- Unsalted Butter
- Tart Apples
- Apple Juice
- Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- Ground Cinnamon
- Dried Apple Rings
- 1 tablespoon chopped candied ginger
- 1 cup gingersnap cookies, crushed (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
- Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt
How to Make Apple Gingersnap Crisp
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and sliced) to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, or until tender.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of apple juice, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Cook for 5 minutes, or until the liquid is syrupy and the apples are well coated.
- Add 1/2 cup of dried apple slices and 1 tablespoon of chopped candied ginger to the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes more, or until heated through.
- Crush 1 cup of gingersnap cookies; reserve 1/2 cup for topping.
- Sprinkle the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish with 1/2 cup of the crushed gingersnaps.
- Stir the remaining crushed gingersnaps into the apple mixture.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt (optional).
- Garnish with whole gingersnaps, if desired. Serve warm.
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
179g
Fat
16g
Carbs
20g