Raw Spiced Applesauce

Prep Time
15 mins

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

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

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

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

Step 3

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

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 129Calories from Fat 38

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.4g9%

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

Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
Protein 2.2g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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