Recipe - Cider-Maple Apples

Stephen Ceideburg
1 Firm cooking apple *
3 tablespoon Cider or apple juice
2 tablespoon Maple syrup

* such as Granny Smith, MacIntosh or Winesap

Hands on time: 5 minutes. Stovetop cooking time: 10 minutes. Microwaving
time: 5 minutes.

Peel apple, cut in half vertically; remove seeds with melon ball cutter or
paring knife. Cut halves into 1/2inch slices. Pour cider and syrup over
apple slices in small nonstick skillet for stovetop cooking, or in 2cup
casserole for microwaving.

To cook on the stovetop: Cover apple slices and bring to a simmer over low
heat; cook 10 minutes, or until translucent. Stir once or twice, adding
water if necessary to prevent sticking.

To cook in a microwave: Cook, covered, on high 2 minutes. Stir and cook on
high, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes longer, or until tender. Let stand 5
minutes before serving.

Per serving: 207 calories (1 percent from protein, 97 percent from
carbohydrate, 2 percent from fat), less than 1 gram protein, 54 grams
carbohydrate, 1 gram fat, 0 cholesterol, 26 milligrams sodium.

Exchanges: 2 fruit.

From the Oregonian FOODday, 1/5/93.

Posted by Stephen Ceideburg

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