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Non-Fat Ginger Poached Apricots Recipe
Low Carb
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Ingredients
Servings: 6, Serving Size: 2 apricot halves with 1 Tbsp syrup | Prep Time: 15 minutes
½ cup water
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup chopped fresh ginger
2 tsp fresh grated lime zest
6 medium apricots (about ¾ pound), halved and pitted
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Nutrition Facts
Exchanges/Choices:
1 Carbohydrate
Calories 61
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 1mg
Carbohydrate 15g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 13g
Protein 1g |
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Methods
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, ginger and lime zest, and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Strain the sugar mixture through a fine wire mesh sieve into a medium skillet,
discarding the solids. Add the apricots to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the apricots are tender. To serve, spoon the apricots into individual dessert bowls.
Drizzle the syrup evenly over the apricots.
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Fun Facts / Cooking Tips
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Simple, delicious and healthy desserts. The low sugar content is suitable as diabetic dessert.
And the recipe is ideal for healthy diets since it is low carb, low calorie and practically non fat.
If you want extra zing for the apricots, add more fresh ginger.
On the contrary, reduce the amount of ginger to get a milder flavor. You can also substitute apricots with nectarines or peaches.
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