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Raw Spiced Applesauce





Prep Time
15 mins

Keeping the skin on the apples retains their natural flavonoids; pecans and cinnamon are also antioxidant-rich.

Raw Spiced Applesauce




Photo by Thomas J. Story; Styling: Dan Becker
 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
Step 1
1

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
2

Divide among 4 bowls. Top each serving with a dollop of yogurt and some pecans.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per 1/2-cup serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories129
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.4g7%

Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 0.9mg1%
Sodium 35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Dietary Fiber 3.9g14%
Protein 2.2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.