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Warm Canadian Winter Fruit Salad

Makes 4 servings

Thanks to modern storage techniques, fresh apples and pears are available in Canada all year long. How lucky we are to be able to enjoy fresh fruit in the winter!

 
1 tsp butter or non-hydrogenated margarine 5 mL
1 tsp pure maple syrup 5 mL
1 cooking apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled and cut into 8 wedges 1
1 pear, peeled and cut into 8 wedges 1
  1. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add maple syrup, swirling to coat pan. Add apple and pear wedges; cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning to brown lightly on all sides.

© Cook! Dietitians of Canada. 2011. Published by Robert Rose Inc.

Kid Approved

Variation

Add a sprinkling of dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, cherries or blueberries, or nuts, such as finely chopped hazelnuts or walnuts.

Serving idea

Serve spooned over vanilla ice cream for an easy winter dessert.

Nutrients per serving

Calories 49
Fat 1.0 g
Saturated Fats 0.6 g
Sodium 7 mg (0 % DV)
Carbohydrate 11 g
Fibre 2 g (8 % DV)
Protein 0 g
Calcium 6 mg (1 % DV)
Iron 0.1 mg (1 % DV)

Diabetes Food Choice Values:
1/2 Carbohydrate

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