Spiced Apple Butter
Jun 12, 2008 6:55:52 GMT -8
Post by carol on Jun 12, 2008 6:55:52 GMT -8
Spiced Apple Butter
This recipe is sugar free, has 48% less calories and no fat. So go ahead and enjoy it on bread, cottage cheese or crackers. It can be frozen up to 3 months or refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients
3 pounds apples, pears or peaches
3/4 cup apples juice, pear nectar or peach nectar
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup Equal® Spoonful*
Preparation
* Peel and core or pit fruit; slice. Combine prepared fruit, fruit juice and spices in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until fruit is very tender. Cool slightly.
* Puree in batches in blender, food processor or with a food mill. Return to saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until desired consistency, stirring frequently. (This will take 10 minutes to 1-1/2 hours.)
* Remove from heat. Stir in Equal®. Transfer to freezer containers or jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Store up to 2 weeks in refrigerator or up to 3 months in freezer.
Nutritional Information
per serving
Calories 16
Protein 0 g
Carbohydrates 4 g
Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Food Exchange: free food
This recipe is sugar free, has 48% less calories and no fat. So go ahead and enjoy it on bread, cottage cheese or crackers. It can be frozen up to 3 months or refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients
3 pounds apples, pears or peaches
3/4 cup apples juice, pear nectar or peach nectar
1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup Equal® Spoonful*
Preparation
* Peel and core or pit fruit; slice. Combine prepared fruit, fruit juice and spices in large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until fruit is very tender. Cool slightly.
* Puree in batches in blender, food processor or with a food mill. Return to saucepan. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat until desired consistency, stirring frequently. (This will take 10 minutes to 1-1/2 hours.)
* Remove from heat. Stir in Equal®. Transfer to freezer containers or jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Store up to 2 weeks in refrigerator or up to 3 months in freezer.
Nutritional Information
per serving
Calories 16
Protein 0 g
Carbohydrates 4 g
Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Food Exchange: free food