The Christmas holidays are upon us and so is the hustle and bustle that is always associated with this time of year. If you are like me, trying to eat healthy during the holiday season is a very big obstacle to overcome.
An even bigger obstacle for me at this time of year, is trying to find healthy holiday recipes to serve to my family. If I happen to come across some healthy recipes that appeal to my picky taste buds, then I began to wonder where in the world will I find the time to prepare these delicious treats!
As I was contemplating this seasonal dilemma, help arrived in my mailbox in the form of a gift subscription to Prevention. One of the gifts I received along with my subscription to Prevention, was a little magazine called Prevention's Have A Natural Christmas. Located inside of this little magazine was all kinds of wonderful little goodies to enjoy — recipes, crafts, home remedies, and helpful holiday tips.
A light bulb went off inside of my head when I realized that I could share some of these recipes with you here at Suite 101's Health and Nutrition Web Site. Not only was this unexpected gift a blessing to receive, this gift has given me the extra time that I so desperately need right now, as I prepare to leave Texas for the holidays.
Because apples and oranges are two of my most favorite fruits to eat, here are two recipes from this magazine that I decided to share with you today using these fruits. Next week I will share a few more. Hope you enjoy the selections I have chosen. Both recipes are quick and easy to prepare.
Recipe: Spiced Cranberry Applesauce
The cranberries in this simple side dish give a subtly tart and Christmasy spin to plain old applesauce.
Ingredients
6 - Cooking apples, peeled and quartered
2 - Cups of cranberries
1 - Cup of water
1 - Teaspoon of cinnamon
1/8 - Teaspoon of nutmeg
1/3 - Cup of brown sugar, packed
Directions
Bring the apples, cranberries, and water to a boil over medium-high heat. When the berries begin to pop, reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is tender — 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Serve warm or cold. This recipe makes 4 cups.
Nutritional Information
Per 1/2 cup: 103 calories, 0.4 grams of fat (3% of calories).
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