Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray an 8×8 baking dish.
- Prepare apples: In a bowl, toss sliced apples with lemon juice, sweetener, cinnamon, and vanilla. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
- Make topping: In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar substitute, and salt. Cut in the butter with a fork until crumbly.
- Assemble: Sprinkle topping evenly over apples.
- Bake: Place in oven for 35–40 minutes, until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
- Serve warm: Best with a dollop of fat-free whipped topping or a spoon of sugar-free vanilla yogurt (add points if using ice cream).
Tips:
- Use a mix of tart (Granny Smith) + sweet (Fuji or Honeycrisp) apples for best flavor.
- Add a sprinkle of nutmeg for a warm fall twist.
- For single-serve apple crisp, bake in ramekins (portion control + stays fresh).
