Apple and Almond Souffle

Ingredients

• 3 medium baking apples, peeled, cored, and cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons sugar substitute
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 5 egg whites
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)

Cooking Instructions

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the apples and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes, (or until apples are tender). Stir in the sugar substitute and almond extract. Remove from the heat and place in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 425 F. In a large bowl, an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. With a rubber spatula, gently fold into the cooled apple mixture. Spoon the mixture into a 1 1/2 quart souffle dish.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the souffle is puffed and browned. Sprinkle with the almonds before serving, if using.

Serve warm.

When placing hot mixture into refrigerator for 10 minutes, place a hot pad underneath the pot.

Notes

Nutritional Information: Calories: 150 Protein: 6g Carbohydrates: 25g [reduce serving size to decrease carbs] Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 70mg Fiber: 2g Saturated Fat: 0g