Gingered Peach Gratin

From EatingWell: July/August 1993, The EatingWell Diet (2007), The EatingWell Healthy in a Hurry Cookbook (2006) — Subscribe Now!

Ground ginger and gingersnaps are a spicy complement to sweet peaches. Check the natural foods section of your supermarket and read the nutrition labels on your gingersnaps to find a brand without trans fats.

4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

4 peaches, halved and pitted
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
4 gingersnaps, crushed

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Place peaches cut-side up in a shallow 1-quart baking dish. Bring sugar, lemon juice, water and ginger to a simmer in a small saucepan. Pour over the peaches and sprinkle with gingersnaps.
Bake until the peaches are tender and the syrup is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving: 168 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 42 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 46 mg sodium; 306 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value).

3 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 2 other carbohydrate