CREAM CHEESE WONTONS WITH ORANGE SAUCE

Cream Cheese Wontons with Orange Sauce image

I love making this appetizer for get-togethers. People think you have fussed but they are so easy to make.-Janet Asp, Menomonie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen (4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup orange marmalade
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (12 ounces) wonton wrappers
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in pineapple. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in marmalade. Cool to room temperature., Place 2 teaspoons of cream cheese in the center of each wonton wrapper (fill wrappers a few at a time, keeping the others covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use). Moisten edges with water; fold opposite corners together over filling and press to seal. , In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry wontons in batches for 2-1/2 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Serve with orange sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 78mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges