Apple Lasagna

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For something sweet and unexpected, try making a sweet lasagna using fruit. This unique recipe — made using cheddar cheese, sweetened apples, lasagna noodles and a streusel topping — makes for a dessert that is somewhat pie-like in flavor but at the same time, unlike anything you’ve tried!

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Ingredients

  • TOPPING:
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cans (21 ounces each) apple pie filling
  • 6 lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Dash ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter
  • SOUR CREAM SAUCE:
  • 3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the egg, cheeses, sugar and extract; set aside. Spread one can of pie filling into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with three lasagna noodles and cheese mixture. Layer with remaining noodles and pie filling.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly and heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with lasagna. Yield: 15 servings.

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