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Fruit Puree Fat Replacement

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From EatingWell:  September 1997

This apple-pear puree works well if you're looking to replace some of the fat in your baked goods.

About 1 3/4 cups | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 1/4 hours

Ingredients

• 2 medium apples, well washed
• 2 ripe but firm medium pears, well washed
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lecithin granules

Preparation

1. Cut apples and pears into eighths (do not core); place in a heavy medium saucepan. Add water, lemon juice and lecithin and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring and mashing fruit occasionally, until mushy, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool slightly.
2. Press through a fine sieve (or food mill fitted with a fine grate) into a bowl. (It will have an applesauce-like texture.) Let cool completely.

Nutrition

Per 1/4-cup serving : 57 Calories; 1 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 13 g Carbohydrates; 0 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 2 mg Sodium; 102 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 6 months.