Poached Apples with Cranberry Sauce

Servings:
Makes 4 Servings

Nutrition Information:
Protein: .4g; Fat: .4g; Carbohydrate: 22g; Fiber: 3g; Sodium: 7mg; Cholesterol: 0; Calories: 89.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup canned or homemade whole cranberry sauce
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
2 Golden Delicious apples

Method:

1) In small bowl, combine cranberry sauce, orange peel, and nutmeg; set aside. In medium saucepot, combine water, orange juice, and sugar; heat to simmer.

2) Peel apples and cut in half lengthwise; remove core and slightly hollow out middle of each half to make a small depression. Place apple halves in simmering water mixture, cover and cook until just tender-15 to 20 minutes. Drain and fill centers with reserved cranberry mixture.