Sweet Ginger Crisp

Description
Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/3 cup maple syrup
 * 1/4 cup lemon juice
 * 3 tablespoons water
 * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 * 4 cups sliced unpeeled apples
 * 3 cups cooked brown rice
 * vegetable cooking spray
 * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
 * 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
 * 1 teaspoon allspice
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 3/4 cup coarsely crushed gingersnap cookies (about 10 cookies)
 * 1 cup (8 ounces) nonfat vanilla yogurt, divided

Directions

 * 1) Combine maple syrup, lemon juice, water and vanilla in large bowl.
 * 2) Stir in apples and rice. Spoon into casserole coated with cooking spray.
 * 3) Combine flour, brown sugar and allspice in small bowl; cut in butter until crumbly.
 * 4) Stir in gingersnaps. Sprinkle over apples and rice. Bake covered in 400 degree oven 35 minutes.
 * 5) Remove cover, bake 10 minutes more or until top is golden brown and apples are tender.
 * 6) Serve warm, topping each serving with 1 tablespoon yogurt.