Apple brown betty

• 5 large golden delicious apples, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 lbs)
• 1 cup of light apple juice or apple cider
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 3 slices whole-wheat bread or enough to make about 2 cups of crumbs
• 2 tbsp crushed graham cracker
• 3 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine the apples, apple juice/cider, 1 tbsp brown sugar, vanilla, 1/2 tsp of the cinnamon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but still retain their shape, about 10 minutes. Stir in 1 tbsp of the butter until melted, remove from the heat and transfer the apple mixture to a 9 inch pie plate or a ceramic dish.

Place the bread in the food processor and process until crumbs are formed, about 15 seconds. Melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter in the microwave for 20 seconds. Toss the crumbs, graham cracker, nuts, remaining 2 tbsp brown sugar, and remaining 1/2 tsp of cinnamon. Scatter the crumb mixture on top of the apples and bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is crisped and lightly browned. Serve with fat free redi-whip or fat free yogurt. Enjoy!