Fruit Puree Fat Replacement

From EatingWell: September 1997

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

Makes: About 1 3/4 cups

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 1 1/4 hours

Nutrition Profile

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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

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.
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.

Tips & Notes

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

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 added sugars; 0 g protein; 2 g fiber; 2 mg sodium; 102 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 fruit

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