ORANGE COCONUT DIP FOR APPLES

This is best prepared several hours before serving to allow flavors to blend.

1 cup low fat cottage cheese
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons flaked coconut
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Red Delicious and Granny Smith apple wedges

In blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until smooth.

Add orange juice, coconut, sugar, orange zest, and ginger. Blend until well combined. Chill at least 30 minutes.

Serve with apple wedges.

Makes 1 1/4 cups dip
Source: Washington State Apple Commission