Recipe: Apple Cherry Fruit Spread (using dried cherries)

Apple Cherry Fruit Spread
From The American Institute for Cancer Research

Jazz up your morning toast with the fresh flavor of Apple Cherry Fruit Spread.

3 Jonagold apples (or Golden Delicious), peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
In a medium saucepan, combine apples, cherries, fruit juice and cinnamon stick. Cover and bring to simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Uncover and reduce the heat to low, cooking 15-20 minutes longer, or until apples are very soft but retain their shape. Remove the cinnamon stick and add lemon zest to the apple mixture.

In a blender or food processor, pure the apple mixture until a chunky spread forms. Chill before serving, and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Each two tablespoon serving of spread contains 22 calories and less than one gram of fat.