Raw Spiced Applesauce
Photo by Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker
Keeping the skin on the apples retains their natural flavonoids; pecans and cinnamon are also antioxidant-rich.
How to Make It
Step 1
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Combine apples, zest, juice, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor and whirl until smoothly puréed, 3 to 5 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl if necessary. (Bits of peel will be visible.)
Step 2
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Divide among 4 bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of yogurt and some pecans.
Step 3
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/2-cup serving.
Ingredients
4 Red Delicious apples (about 1 1/4 lbs.), left unpeeled, cored, and cut into small chunks
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans