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.

Louise's Nibble Bait Chex Mix

Louise's Nibble Bait Chex Mix
Requested by FogDog
Recipe By : Louise
Serving Size : 24
Categories : Snacks, Misc.
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6 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3 cups corn chex® cereal
3 cups rice chex® cereal
3 cups wheat chex® cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup pretzels
1 cup Cheerios
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1. Heat oven to 250°. Melt margarine in large roasting pan in oven.
2. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated.
3. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool.
4. Store in airtight container.
5. Yield 12 cups.
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Microwave Directions: Melt margarine in large microwavable bowl uncovered on High. Stir in seasonings. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.
Important: Because microwaves cook differently, time is approximate.
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Reduced-Fat Recipe: Decrease margarine to 3 tablespoons and omit mixed nuts.
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1 serving (1/2 cup) Regular Recipe: 130 calories (70 calories from fat); 89 fat (1 .5g saturated); 0 mg cholesterol; 340 mg sodium 14 g carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber); 2 g protein.
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Reduced-Fat Recipe: 70 calories (1.5 calories from fat), 2 g fat (0 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 270 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate (1 g dietary fiber), 2 g protein.
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Steve's Microwaved Fruit Pie Filling

Steve's Microwaved Fruit Pie Filling
Recipe By : Steve C. - This recipe was Steve C.'s famous TurnOver Filling!
Serving Size : 16
Categories : Breakfast, Dessert, Misc.
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4 cups strawberries -- * see note
1 cup sugar
1 lemon peel -- (from 1 lemon grated)
1 lemon juice -- (juice of one lemon)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1. In a plastic or glass bowl combine fruit, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, cornstarch, and nutmeg.
2. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes.
3. Stir well and microwave 3-4 minutes more or until thick and glossy like prepared pie filling.
4. Stir in vanilla and cool.
5. Recipe can be used as is in tart shells or cooked again in pies or turnovers.
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Serving Ideas: Use with favorite pie crust recipe for pies, tarts, or turnovers.
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NOTES: Any type of fresh or frozen fruit can be used here, some suggestions would be: raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, apricots, rhubarb, pears, apples, or cherries.

Pillsbury Frozen Pastry, Apple Turnovers, 3.7-Ounce Turnovers (Pack of 60)