Festive Apple Salad
SOURCE: S.H.A.R.E Colorado Dec. 1994/Jan. 1995
Yield: 8 servings

4 apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup water
1/2 cup red cinnamon candies
lettuce leaves
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 oz pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp walnuts, chopped

In medium saucepan, combine apples, water and cinnamon candies. Heat to boiling and cook uncovered, about 10 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally. Cool and chill.

To serve, drain apple slices and arrange on crisp lettuce leaves. Combine lemon juice and cream cheese; beat until smooth. Spoon over apples; garnish with walnuts.