Ingredients
8 medium apples, peeled and cubed1 medium ripe banana, thinly sliced1 cup raisins3/4 cup orange juice1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup honey1/4 cup butter, melted2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1 small lemon1 envelope instant apples and cinnamon oatmeal1/2 cup boiling water Dried banana chips, optional
Preparation
Place the apples, banana and raisins in a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, brown sugar, honey, butter and pie spice; pour over apple mixture. Cut ends off lemon. Cut into 6 wedges and remove seeds. Transfer to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until apples are soft.
Discard lemon. Mash apple mixture. In a small bowl, combine oatmeal and water. Let stand for 1 minute. Stir into applesauce. If desired, top with dried banana chips.
