Poached Apples

Makes 2 apples

2 medium apples
3 - 5 large pitted dates
¹/₄ cup apple juice concentrate
¹/₄ cup water

Remove apple cores to within 1/4 inch of the bottom of each apple. Stuff each apple with the dates, then place apples in a medium saucepan. Add apple juice concentrate and water. Bring to a slow simmer. Cover and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until tender. Serve hot or chilled.

Per apple

• Calories: 174
• Fat: 0.4 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
• Calories from Fat: 2.2%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 0.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 45.2 g
• Sugar: 36.3 g
• Fiber: 4.7 g
• Sodium: 11 mg
• Calcium: 22 mg
• Iron: 0.6 mg
• Vitamin C: 7.2 mg
• Beta Carotene: 38 mcg
• Vitamin E: 0.3 mg

Source: Foods That Fight Pain by Neal Barnard, M.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.