Ingredients
4 cups sliced peeled apples (about 3 large)3/4 cup water, divided1 tablespoon lemon juicePinch salt1 tablespoon cornstarchArtificial sweetener equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonTOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons shortening5 tablespoons fat-free milk
Preparation
Put the apples, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice and salt in a microwave-safe 8x4-in. loaf pan. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir, then cook 2 minutes more. Combine the cornstarch, sweetener cinnamon and remaining water; stir into hot apples. Microwave for 30 seconds.
For topping, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture forms small crumbs. Stir in milk with a fork. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto hot apple mixture. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes.
