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Caramelized Apple Wedges

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Caramelized Apple Wedges

WW Points
Makes 8 servings

1 tablespoon stick margarine
2 large cooking apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and very thinly sliced
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
Powdered sugar (optional)


1. In a large skillet melt the butter or margarine. Add the apples and the 1/4 cup sugar. Cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until apples are golden, stirring occasionally.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the eggs, the 1/2 cup sugar, flour, lemon juice, water, baking powder, and cinnamon. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes or until thoroughly combined.

3. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange cooked apple slices in pie plate. Sprinkle almonds over apples. Pour egg mixture over apple mixture.

4. Bake in a 350ºF oven about 20 minutes or until it is lightly browned around the edges and center is set. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or chilled. If desired, sift powdered sugar over top. Cut into wedges to serve.

One serving equals: calories: 150 , total fat: 4g (saturated fat: .5g) , cholesterol: 57mg , sodium: 46mg , carbohydrate: 27g , fiber: 1g , protein: 2g ++++ WWP: 3