Overview
I enjoy traditional pie crust but love the taste and texture of crisp toppings for fruit pies. This crisp topping is healthier than most because it uses a small amount of butter and heart healthy oil. The result is a wonderful, buttery taste without an excess of butter.
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Makes: One 9 x 9-inch glass baking dish or one 9-inch pie plate
- Storage: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 week
Ingredients
- 1½ Tbsp. melted butter
- 1 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1 Tbsp. water
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup whole wheat pastry flour or whole wheat graham flour
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
Directions
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave until soft. Add the oil and water, then mix well.
- Stir in the brown sugar and salt until fully combined.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cinnamon, flour, and oats. Add this dry mixture to the butter-oil mixture.
- Using a fork or pastry cutter, work the mixtures together until it resembles a coarse, crumbly topping.
- Prepare your fruit pie filling and pour it into your pie dish or glass baking dish.
- Sprinkle the oatmeal mixture evenly over the fruit pie filling and follow your pie’s baking directions.
Variation
For a different texture, try this variation:
- Press half of the crisp topping mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Fill with your fruit pie mixture.
- Evenly sprinkle the remaining crisp mixture on top of the filling and bake according to your pie directions.
