8Granny Smith apples2-1/2 lb./1.1 kg, peeled, sliced
12gingersnapsfinely crushed
3/4cupquick-cooking oats
1/2cupchopped pecans
1/4cupnon-hydrogenated margarinemelted
1pkg Vanilla Instant Pudding4-serving size
1/4tspground nutmeg
3cupsmilk
Instructions
Mix sugar, flour and cinnamon in large bowl. Add apples; toss to coat. Place in slow cooker.
Combine cookie crumbs, oats, nuts and margarine; sprinkle over apples. Cover with lid. Cook on HIGH 2 to 3 hours (or on LOW 4 to 6 hours).
Beat pudding mix, nutmeg and milk in microwaveable bowl with whisk 2 min. Microwave on HIGH 2 min., stirring after each minute. Spoon over individual servings of dessert.
Notes
SPECIAL EXTRA Add 1/2 cup dried cranberries to the apple mixture before cooking as directed. SPECIAL EXTRA When serving adults, stir 1 Tbsp. rum into warmed sauce before spooning over desserts, if desired.