Extra-easy Apple Streusel

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Extra-easy Apple Streusel

substitute will lose its sweetness). Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Stir remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar substitute with confectioners' sugar, if desired, until blended; sprinkle over the top of the crumbs. Or omit confectioners' sugar and simply sprinkle the top of the cooled pie with sugar-free sweetener. {120 calories per serving; 10 additional with confectioners' sugar} WITH FRUCTOSE: If you prefer, granulated fructose (alwo known as fruit sugar), may be used instead of sugar-free sweetener. Substitute 1 teaspoon lemon juice for the lemon peel. {150 calories per serving} WITH OTHER CANNED FRUITS: Three cups canned unsweetened sliced peaches, diced pears, pineapple tidbits, fruit cocktail, or other juice-packed fruits may be substitute for the apples. If other fruits are used, drain them and reserve 1/2 cup of the juice to pour over the fruit before adding the final topping of crumbs. SOURCE: Slim Gourmet Sweets & Treats (pg. 39) ----