Apple Pear Tart

Serves: 6
Preparation time: 25 minutes

Apples and pears provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Graham cracker crusts are lower in fat and calories than traditional pie crusts. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 20 graham crackers 
• 1½ Tbsp. butter 
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract 
• ¾ Tbsp. cinnamon 
• ¾ Tbsp. brown sugar 
• 4 to 6 apples or pears, cored and diced 
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 

DIRECTIONS: 
1. To make the crust, place graham crackers in a zip lock bag and crush finely. Set aside ¼ cup crumbs for topping. 
2. Melt the butter. 
3. In the dish you will serve your tart, mix the graham crackers with the butter. Using your fingers or a spatula, press crumbs into the bottom and sides of dish until you create an even layer. Place dish in refrigerator to chill. 
4. In a different bowl, combine water, vanilla, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Add fruit and lemon juice. Mix well to coat fruit.
5. Cook the mixture on the stove at medium-high heat for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring constantly, until fruit softens.
6. Remove crust from refrigerator. Pour fruit filling into crust and smooth with a spoon. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top, and serve.