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Apple Confit

:  January/February 2008

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Sturdy apples are flavored with cinnamon and vanilla in this slow cooker apple compote. Top with low-fat vanilla ice cream and a sprinkling of toasted walnuts for dessert.


READER'S COMMENT:
"I cooked this for 4 hours and when I checked, it was nearly pureed. I also used about 3/4 of the amount of sugar and it was still more than sweet enough. A matter of taste, but more can always be added later. Next time I'll use 1/2 the...
Apple Confit Recipe

Makes: 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | Gluten free |

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds firm cooking/baking apples, such as Granny Smith, Northern Spy, Rome or Golden Delicious
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Preparation

  1. Peel the apples and slice 1/4 inch thick. (You should have about 9 cups.) Place the apples in a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Add sugar and cinnamon to taste, and toss to coat well. Cover and cook until the apples are very tender and almost translucent, but not pureed, 2 to 2 1/2 hours on high or 4 to 4 1/2 hours on low. Stir in vanilla. Transfer to a bowl and let cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Per serving: 98 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 4 g fiber; 2 mg sodium; 168 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Fiber (16% daily value).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2

Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit


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Style/Theme
Vegetarian
Entertaining, casual
Everyday favorites
Kid-friendly
Vegan
Type of Dish
Desserts, fruit
Snack
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Ethnic/Regional
American
Total Time
More than 1 hour
Health & Diet Considerations
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Gluten free
Servings
8 or more
Main Ingredient
Vegetarian, other
Preparation/ Technique
Braise/Stew
Slow cooker/Crockpot
Meal/Course
Dessert
Snack
Season
Fall
Winter
Publication
January/February 2008
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