Low Fat Fruit Puree Fat Replacement Recipe

Ingredients

2 ripe but firm medium pears, well washed

2 medium apples, well washed

3/4 cup water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon lecithin granules

Method

1.Cut fruit into eighths (do not core); place in a heavy medium saucepan.

Add water, lemon juice and lecithin and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring and mashing fruit occasionally, until mushy, 35 to 45 minutes.

Let cool slightly.

2.Press through a fine sieve (or food mill fitted with a fine grate) into a bowl.

(It will have an applesauce-like texture.)

Let cool completely.

(The fruit puree will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.)

MAKES ABOUT 1 3/4 CUPS.

15 calories per tablespoon; 0 grams protein; 0 grams fat; 3 grams carbohydrate; 0 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 0.

5 gram fiber.

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