Fresh Fruit Cocktail

A spiced, no-sugar syrup bathes chunks of mixed fruit; you can substitute or add other seasonal varieties as desired.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 cups apple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange or lemon zest
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
2 Red Delicious apples, cored and chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1 orange, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup seedless grapes

Method:

In medium saucepan, combine apple juice, lemon juice, orange or lemon zest, and cinnamon sticks. Heat to boil and simmer, uncovered 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. n large serving bowl, combine apples, pineapple, orange, and grapes. Remove cinnamon sticks from apple juice mixture and pour mixture over fruit. Chill before serving.

Nutrition information per serving Protein: 1g; Fat: 1g; Carbohydrate: 46g; Fiber: 4g; Sodium: 6mg; Cholesterol: 0; Calories: 180.

Thanks to the Washington Apple Website for this recipe.