SPICED ORANGES WITH RAISINS SAUCE
Makes 4 servings Equals one 5 A Day serving.
Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 2/3 cup raisins (golden, if available) 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1 Tbsp minced crystallized ginger 3 large oranges
Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add raisins, lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice and ginger
Simmer over medium heat about 10 minutes until syrup is thickened.
Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate 10 minutes.
Cut peel and pith from oranges.
Slice in 1/2-inch rounds. Cut rounds into quarters.
Place in medium bowl.
Pour cooled raisins and syrup over oranges and stir gently.
Chill 2 hours or overnight.
Serve in parfait glasses, over your favorite dessert, such as angel food cake or low-fat yogurt.
Nutritional Analysis: Calories 269, Fat 0.30g, Calories from Fat 1%, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 70g, Fiber 5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 8mg.
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