What's Cookin'? Tuesday - Cinnamon Baked Goldens

Kristen Mowers, Nutrition Coordinator, CalSERVES 

Reasons to Eat Dried Fruits 

One serving of most dried fruits provides:

1. A source of dietary fiber
2. Potassium, which the body needs to maintain muscle contractions and a healthy nervous system
3. Iron, an essential mineral for maintaining the delivery of oxygen throughout the body
4. A source of calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, B-complex vitamins and magnesium.

 Have fun trying this healthy dessert idea.
 

Cinnamon Baked Goldens

Serve alone or with vanilla frozen yogurt and a sprinkle of lowfat granola.

Makes 4 servings. 1 apple per serving.

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

4 large golden delicious apples, cored

¼ cup raisins

½ cup 100% apple juice

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation

1. Place apples in a microwave safe baking dish.

2. Fill each apple with an equal amount of raisins.

3. Combine all remaining ingredients in a small bowl and pour over apples. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes or until apples are tender.

4. Carefully remove apples from dish with a slotted spoon and set aside.

5. Place baking dish back in the microwave and cook on high, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes more or until mixture has thickened to a glaze. Drizzle over apples and serve while hot.

Nutrition information per serving: Calories 156, Carbohydrate 41 g, Dietary Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 5 mg