Apple Peach Cobbler

This was called "Skillet Pie" but I decided to change the name to something more appetizing... :)

Crumble
2 ounces chopped pecan pieces
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar

Filling
1 1/2 lbs Gala apples, peeled, halved, cored, and sliced
8 ounces fresh peaches, chopped, or frozen unsweetened peach slices, thawed and chopped
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine all crumble ingredients, except the canola oil and sugar, in a medium mixing bowl. Stir to blend thoroughly.

Heat canola oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Tilt skillet to coat bottom evenly. Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over bottom of skillet, stir to blend, and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add sugar and cook 1 minute or until slightly fragrant, but no loner than1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove skillet from heat and place mixture on a separate plate.

To skillet, add apples, peaches, sugar, and spice. Combine cornstarch and water in another small bowl, then stir into skillet mixture until cornstarch is completely dissolved. Place over medium-high heat, bring to a boil, and continue to boil 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and top with crumble.

For peak flavors, let stand for at least two hours to absorb flavors and blend.

Yield: 6 servings

Source: Today's Diet & Nutrition Magazine

Thoughts: This was okay...the crumble was pretty delicious but the filling wasn't anything to write home about. It was a nice low fat/low calorie dessert but I don't think I'd make it again. I didn't include the wheat germ because I simply couldn't find it on my grocery shopping trip, but I doubt that would have made a huge difference! I think the crumble by itself would be a good yogurt topping though!

Rating: 2