DESSERTS: MICROWAVE APPLE DESSERT(click here to print)

• MICROWAVE APPLE DESSERT
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• 2/3 cup chopped apple (70 grams)
• Sugar-free syrup, such as Da Vinci's caramel, or water and sugar substitute
• About half a teaspoon of cinnamon
• About 3 Tablespoons almond meal
• About a teaspoon of butter
• Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

PREPARATION

Note that the measurements above are approximate, although the Nutritional Information is based upon it.

Put the chopped apple in a microwave-safe bowl or other container. Sprinkle the cinnamon over it, and pour the sugar-free syrup over the top to about half an inch. Cover. Microwave about 1½ minutes.

Remove the cover. Sprinkle the almond meal over the top, and just a sprinkling of salt. You can add chopped walnuts or pecans if you like. Dot with butter. Microwave, uncovered for another 1½ minutes.      9 carbs

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