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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
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.
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.
Calories per tablespoon; 0 grams protein; 0 grams fat; 3 grams carbohydrate; 0 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 0 gram fiber
