Diabetic Recipes | Spiced Applesauce

3 ½ pounds tart cooking apples (about 8 large), peeled, cored and chopped
½ cup water
1 cup Equal® Spoonful*
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt

* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener

Directions:

1. Combine apples and water in large saucepan; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 to 25 minutes or until apples are tender.
2. Mash apples coarsely with fork. Stir in Equal®, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve chilled.

Nutritional Info (per serving):

Calories: 104
Carbohydrate: 27g
Protein: 0g
Fat: 1g
Sodium: 14mg
Colesterol: 0mg

Diabetic Exchange: 1 ½ Fruit

Additional comments:

Note: Amount of Equal® may vary depending on tartness of apples.

This recipe combines two favorites - apples and rhubarb. Sweetened with Equal, you can add that optional frozen yogurt or ice cream topping.

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