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Kim Ledgerwood

Editorial Director, HealthyWomen

As HealthyWomen’s editorial director, Kim oversees the production of all content and ensures that it is aligned with our mission, meets our high editorial standards and captures our brand voice.

Kim is an award-winning editor and copywriter with more than 25 years of experience. She started her career as a copywriter and broadcast producer at the Southeast’s largest full-service advertising agency, The Tombras Group. Since then, she has edited and written for a wide variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to indie authors across multiple industries and topics.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, as well as a master’s degree in communications/advertising from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Kim lives in Maryland with her husband, three children and a menagerie of pets.

Jacquelyne Froeber

Senior Editor, HealthyWomen

Jacquelyne Froeber is an award-winning journalist and editor. She holds a BA in journalism from Michigan State University. She is the former editor-in-chief of Celebrated Living magazine and has editing and writing experience for print and online publications, including Health magazine, Coastal Living magazine and AARP.org.

As a breast cancer survivor, Jacquelyne encourages everyone to perform self-exams and get their yearly mammograms.

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Apple Pistachio Crisp

Apple Pistachio Crisp

Fruit-based desserts can help you reach the goal of filling half your plate fruits and veggies. These Honeycrisp apples are sweet and crunchy and ideal for baking. Their sweetness allows this recipe to use minimal added sugar.

Nutrition & Movement

Prep Time: 15 Min
Cook Time: 45 Min
Ready In: 1 Hr

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

  • 3 apples (such as Honeycrisp, unpeeled, cored and cut into 1-inch chunks)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pistachios (unsalted, chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine (melted)

Directions:

1. Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 350º F.

2. Place sliced apples, raisins, and lemon juice in 8-by-8-inch pan or baking dish; toss.

3. In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients except melted butter.

4. Add melted butter and mix until texture is consistent. Sprinkle over apple-raisin mixture.

5. Bake uncovered 45-50 minutes or until apples are tender.

Nutritional Information:

Amount per serving: Calories: 330; Total Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Trans Fat: 0 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 60 mg; Carbohydrate: 60 g; Fiber: 7 g; Protein, 5 g.

Recipe courtesy of "What's Cooking? USDA Mixing Bowl"" and the Produce for Better Health Foundation.

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