"Fried" Apples

source: Pocket Change Gourmet

These apples are not really fried, and in fact, have no oil in them. They are just steamed in apple juice and served in a thick spiced sauce.

2 cups + 1/2 cup apple juice

5-6 cups apples, cleaned, cored and cut into slices about 1/4 inch thick

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon apple pie spice

4 tablespoons brown sugar

Add 2 cups apple juice to large skillet and add apples, stir to cover with juice the best you can. Stir often and simmer until apples are fork tender, about 15 minutes.

Remove apples with a slotted spoon and place in bowl. Keep apple juice on low heat.

In the blender, combine 1/2 cup apple juice, cornstarch, apple pie spice and brown sugar, blend until smooth

Slowly whisk mixture into heated apple juice, whisking constantly, cook until thick and bubbly.

Add apples back into mixture and heat through

Serve warm or cold.

German Red Cabbage

source

2 tbsp butter
5 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 cup green apple, sliced
1⁄4 cup white sugar
1⁄3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp water
2 1⁄4 tsp salt
1⁄4 tsp black pepper
1⁄4 tsp ground cloves

Place butter, cabbage, apples, and sugar into a large pot. Pour in vinegar and water, then season with salt, pepper, and ground cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

source: Kitchme

Apple, Walnut and Cheddar Salad

3 cups Arugula
3 cups Romaine lettuce
1 Granny Smith Apple, sliced into thin slices
2 Tab. currents (or other dried fruit)
3 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup black walnuts (or regular walnuts)
honey mustard salad dressing (or your favorite)

Combine all salad ingredients and drizzle with salad dressing.

Apples 🍎

Perfect Portion: 1 apple

• Low glycemic load
• Only @80 calories 
• Loaded with antioxidants called flavonoids believed to reduce the risk on cancer and heart disease