Sizzling Cinnamon Apple Slices Using Stevia

Serving Size: 2/3 of an apple

Total Servings: 6

Description
Delight yourself and your guests with this delicious apple dessert made with tart Granny Smiths, fused with the sweet natural flavor of stevia, and candied with cinnamon sprinkling. This apple cinnamon dish is a healthier alternative to sugar-based desserts and is just as mouthwatering!

Ingredients
• 4 large Granny Smith apples* • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon • 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter • 1/2 tsp. stevia extract**

Directions Peel and core apples. Cut into ¼" slices. Mix apples and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Over medium heat, melt butter in a 12" frying pan. Add stevia and mix well. Add apple slices and raise heat to medium-high. Cook for 2 minutes covered. Uncover, stirring occasionally with large spoon, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more. Place apples on dessert plates and indulge. Serve immediately.

*For more apple choices, see page 22 of Sensational Stevia Desserts.

**This stevia amount listed is the minimum to use in the recipe. Since your sweetness preference and brand used may vary, you may want to add up to 3/4 tsp. stevia extract.

Optional: Serve with nonfat or low-fat frozen yogurt or prepared Whipped Cream Topping (see page 34).

 Nutrition Facts/Serving

Calories: 163 Carbohydrates: 14g Total Sugars: 12g Fiber: 2g Fat: 13g Cholesterol: 32mg Sodium: 2mg Protein: 0g

 Lisa's Note Keep in mind that the carbohydrate and sugar content of this dessert comes from the natural sugar in the apples!

Copyright ©2005 Sensational Stevia Desserts by Lisa Jobs

This Sensational Stevia Desserts recipe and excerpt may not be reproduced or copied without the expressed written permission from Healthy Lifestyle Publishing and the author Lisa Jobs.