ZUCCHINI APPLE CRISP

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I was delightfully surprised to find that a squash could taste identical to a fruit. What's more, this crisp is delicious!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

8 cups sliced zucchini (cut like apple slices)
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup butter, softened
Whipped cream or ice cream, optional

Steps:

Place zucchini and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. Add nutmeg, sugar and cinnamon; blend until sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. , For topping, combine brown sugar, flour, oats and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over zucchini. Bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until topping is golden brown. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.