As the weather begins to cool and U-pick apple farms are starting to pop up all over long island, you may start to crave the comfort that only an apple pie can bring. But, as a follower of the Weight Watchers 360™ program, you are no doubt making smarter food choices and rethinking the ingredients you use in your recipes. You may be asking yourself “Can I indulge in apple pie and still remain on program?”
You certainly can, but here’s a way to cut out most of the fat from a traditional apple pie recipe – lose the crust. Usually made with lard or other high-fat ingredients, the crust is where you traditionally lose the “healthy eating” battle.
So why not whip up a batch of apple pie filling to eat on its own? With 4 grams of fiber, 14% of your daily vitamin C allowance and just 95 calories, a medium-sized apple is a healthy, sweet, filling snack.
With only 120 calories and 0 grams of fat per serving, this apple pie filling will satisfy your craving for apple pie without the guilt. (And if you have PointsPlus™ to spare, serve with a little reduced-fat vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt for a truly indulgent treat!).
Ingredients
2 ¼ cups thinly sliced apples
½ tbsp lemon juice
½ cup white sugar
1/8 cup cornstarch
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 ¼ cups water
Preparation
1. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside.
2. In a large pot, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and water. Stir well, and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3. Add apples and return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until apples are tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.
4. Enjoy
Makes 5 servings
Looking for some more meal ideas? This site is a great resource for low-fat recipes. Enjoy!
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