Low Salt

Spiced Applesauce
Low Salt Recipe

Ingredients:
11 ounces Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
11 ounces Golden Delicious apples, peeled and sliced
2/3 cup water
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons plus 2-teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions:
Combine first four ingredients in a heavy saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer about 20 minutes, or until apples are tender. Uncover and cook ten minutes longer, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens. Mash with a potato masher until chunky applesauce forms. Stir in sugar and spices. Transfer to a bowl, cover and chill overnight.

Nutrition facts per serving:
Calories: 125
Calories from fat: 4 percent
Total Fat: 0.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Protein: 0.3g
Total Carbohydrate: 32.5g
Dietary Fiber: 4.3g
Sugar: 27.1g
Dietary Exchanges: Fruit 1.5, Sugar 0.5