Apple Cider Applesauce

8 cups sliced peeled cooking apple (about 2 1/2 pounds)

1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice

1/4 cup "measures-like-sugar" calorie-free sweetener

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Combine apple and apple cider in a large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring frequently; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until apple is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add sweetener and nutmeg to apple mixture; stir. Cook until sweetener dissolves, stirring constantly. Mash apple mixture slightly with a potato masher until mixture is chunky. Cover and chill thoroughly. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon before serving.

Yield: 6 (1/2 cup) servings

Per serving:

Calories 94 Fiber 2.9g

Fat 0.5g (sat 0.1g) Cholesterol 0mg

Protein 0.2g Sodium 1mg

Carbohydrate 24.3g Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit