Healthy Eater's Individual Apple Raspberry Pie

"An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away!"

Cliche I know but this recipe helps me get some very healthy fruit into my diet in a most pleasant way.

Needs: 

1. Microwave-safe Pyrex ramekin dish
2. Saucer
3. Measuring spoons
4. Paring knife
5. Microwave

Ingredients:

• 1 Apple
• 2 packets Splenda (or other sugar substitute)
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (or tapioca)
• Sprinkles of nutmeg, cinnamon, & ginger (or whatever spices you prefer)
• a few drops of butter extract
• 1/8 cup of frozen (or fresh)raspberries

Prep:

1. Place dry ingredients into bottom of ramekin and mix with spoon.
2. Drizzle with butter extract and berries.
3. Core apple and slice into dish with remaining ingredients.
4. Cover with a saucer and microwave on "HIGH" for 2 minutes.
5. Stir and let set for a few minutes -- dig in.

NOTE: This tastes too good to be good for you!
Okay to substitute any kind of berries or fruits to add variety.

Carmel Apple Cake

Carmel Apple Cake
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 12
Categories : Dessert
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3/4 cup oil -- vegetable
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar -- packed
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon -- ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg -- ground
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 apples -- peeled & sliced
1/3 cup walnuts -- optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Carmel Icing
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 2/3 tablespoons half and half -- or evap milk
2 tablespoons margarine
1/2 dash salt
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
walnuts -- chopped (optional)
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1. In large mixing bowl combine oil and sugars. Add eggs one at a time beating well between each egg. Stir in all dry ingredients. Fold in apples, nuts, & vanilla.
2. Pour into a sprayed cake pan and bake at 325 degrees for about 1 hour or until cake tests done. Cool completely.
3. Icing: In a double boiler or microwave, combine brown sugar, cream, marg., & salt. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temp. Beat in XXX sugar until smooth. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if desired.