Apple Nut Spread
Yield
2 servingsPrep
10 minCook
5 minReady
15 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | tablespoons |
cream sherry
|
* |
| 4 ½ | cups |
apples
peeled and thinly sliced, about 1 pound |
|
| ⅓ | cup |
dates
pitted and chopped |
|
| ½ | cup |
cottage cheese (low-fat 1%)
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
cream cheese (reduced-fat)
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cinnamon
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
almonds
toasted, chopped |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3E+1 | ml |
cream sherry
|
* |
| 1.1 | l |
apples
peeled and thinly sliced, about 1 pound |
|
| 79 | ml |
dates
pitted and chopped |
|
| 118 | ml |
cottage cheese (low-fat 1%)
|
|
| 59 | ml |
cream cheese (reduced-fat)
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
cinnamon
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
almonds
toasted, chopped |
|
Directions
Place sherry in 1 quart glass measure.
Microwave at high for 45 seconds to 1 minute or until boiling.
Add apples and dates. Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Microwave on high 4 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring after 2 minutes cool mixture completely.
Position knife in food processor.
Add apple mixture. Process until smooth.
Place mixture in a bowl and set aside.
Place cottage cheese in processor and process until smooth.
Add cream cheese and cinnamon; process until smooth.
Add apple mixture and process until smooth.
Place mixture in a bowl and stir in almonds.
Cover and chill.
Serve spread with toasted raisin bread or apple slices.
(fat 0.7, cho. 0)
