Apples and raisins poached in nectar or juice. Nice to make when you have a little extra time to cook for someone special. From the American Diabetes Association. apricot nectar or unsweetened orange juice, golden raisins, low-calorie margarine, Granny Smith or other crisp dessert apples, cornstarch cvt

Ingredients

1 1/2	cups apricot and orange nectar (14327) or unsweetened orange juice
2	tbsp golden raisins (9297)
1	tbsp (low-calorie) margarine spread (4109)
550	g (about 4) peeled Granny Smith or other crisp dessert apple (9004)
1	tbsp cornstarch

Directions

1. Bring fruit juices, raisins and margarine to a boil.
   
   
2. Halve, peel and core apples. Lower them carefully into juice mixture and simmer gently for 7-10 minutes or until soft but not mushy.
   
   
3. Mix cornstarch with a little cold water to make a paste.
   
   
4. Transfer apples to a serving dish, cut side down.
   
   
5. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the juice and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Pour over apples and chill before serving.
   
   

Categories

Citrus, Fruits, Brunch, Dessert, American, Advance, Chill, Simmer, Vegetarian, Sugar-Free

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 95% confidence

Good points Very low in saturated fat No cholesterol Low in sodium Very high in vitamin C

Bad points Very high in sugar