Splenda Baked Apples Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 6 medium-sized apples
• 1/2 cup of Splenda
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1/4 cup of raisins
• 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons of margarine or butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Wash the apples and remove the core and seeds, leaving about 1/2 inch at the bottom.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the Splenda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Fill each apple with the Splenda mixture, pressing it down with a spoon.
5. Place the apples in a baking dish and sprinkle the raisins and chopped walnuts over them.
6. Dot each apple with margarine or butter.
7. Pour the water into the baking dish.
8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
10. Serve the baked apples warm or cold.

Nutrition

One serving of Splenda baked apples (1 apple) contains:

• Calories: 170
• Total Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Sodium: 50mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 33g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 23g
• Protein: 1g

Tips

• You can use any type of apple for this recipe, but tart apples like Granny Smith work best.
• If you don't have raisins or walnuts, you can use other dried fruits and nuts, such as cranberries, apricots, almonds, or pecans.
• If you want to make this recipe even healthier, you can skip the margarine or butter and use a non-stick cooking spray instead.
• You can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top of the baked apples for an extra treat.

Variations

• If you want to make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free oats instead of walnuts.
• If you want to make this recipe vegan, use vegan margarine or coconut oil instead of butter.
• If you want to make this recipe lower in calories, use a sugar substitute instead of Splenda.
• If you want to make this recipe more savory, you can add some chopped onions or garlic to the stuffing mixture.

Conclusion