Green River Heart Institute

At the GREEN RIVER HEART INSTITUTE, we want your heart-healthy lifestyle to be convenient, fun, and sensible. An important part of that process is eating healthy, so we've included a number of heart-conscious recipes for your enjoyment.

APPLE STRUDEL

7 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup margarine
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 8 x 8-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Cook apple slices with water and 1/4 cup sugar until tender. Drain apples and set aside. In a small bowl, mix flour, 3/4 cup sugar, and baking powder. With a pastry blender cut in margarine and then egg yolk. Reserve 1 cup of flour mixture for the topping. Press remainder into the bottom and sides of the pan. Spoon drained apples into the pan. Mix cinnamon and brown sugar together and sprinkle over apples. Cover with reserved topping. Bake for 1 hour or until crust is golden brown.

Yield: 12 servings

271 calories and 8 grams of fat
48 grams of carbohydrate, 2.5 grams of protein,
133 mg sodium, 18 mg cholesterol