Title: Apple Nut Spread
Categories: Spreads
Yield: 2 Servings
2 tb Cream sherry
4 1/2 c Cooking apples (1 lb);
- peeled, thinly sliced
1/3 c Dates; pitted, chopped
1/2 c Low fat cottage cheese
1/4 c Light cream cheese product
1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
2 tb Chopped almonds; toasted
Place sherry in 1 qt glass measure. Microwave at high 45 seconds to
1 minute or until boiling. Add apples & dates. Cover with plastic
wrap & vent. Microwave on high 4 to 5 minutes or until tender,
stirring after 2 minutes. Cool mixture completely.
Position knife in food processor. Add apple mixture. Process until
smooth. Place mixture in a bowl & set aside. Place cottage cheese
in processor & process until smooth. Add cream cheese & cinnamon;
process until smooth. Add apple mixture & process until smooth.
Place mixture in a bowl & stir in almonds. Cover & chill. Serve
spread with toasted raisin bread or apple slices.
