CARAMEL APPLES & CARROTS

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This is a low fat, no cholesterol, low sodium, diabetic friendly recipe (wow, that's a mouthful) by Marilyn Helton, who writes a column: "Diabetic Dining on Fabulous Foods."

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Apple

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups sliced peeled apples
1 1/2 cups peeled baby carrots
1/2 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons margarine
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/3 cup dried tart cherry

Steps:

  • Place apples, carrots, water and salt in 3-quart saucepan.
  • Cover and cook over medium heat until water starts to boil (precook the carrots some if they are big enough to take longer than your apple slices).
  • Reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes; drain.
  • Add remaining ingredients, tossing gently until combined.
  • Cook over medium heat 3 minutes longer or until sugar is dissolved and apples are glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 93.1, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 17.6, Protein 0.5

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