Roasted Apples with Beer and Almond

This recipe can serve as a dessert for a special occasion. It contains fruit and simple sugars so it can be added to a meal plan without committing major dietary “sins”, as long as we carefully watch the portion size of this delicious dish.

Approximate Nutritional Content: half an apple (recipe makes 8 servings)

• Calories: 167 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 2.99 gr equals half a fat serving

• Grams of protein: 0.52 gr

• Grams of carbohydrates: 33 gr. equals 2 carbohydrate/sugar servings

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the serving size.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup light blonde beer

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup golden raisins

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 4 small apples

• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Preparation:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

• In a small pot, mix the beer, sugar, raisins, butter, and cinnamon. Mix and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

• Place the apples (halved) face down on a baking sheet. Pour and spread the beer mixture over the apples.

• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the apples are soft. Transfer the apples to a plate, place them face up. To the sauce remaining on the baking sheet, add the almond extract, stir, and drizzle the sauce over the apples. Serve.