Festive Fruit Squares Recipe

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Festive Fruit Squares
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
348
Calories
Total time
65
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples , preferably a firm variety such as granny smith
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp grated orange rind (optional)
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk

Directions:

  1. Fruit Layer: Mix together the sugar and the two spices.
  2. Sprinkle half of the mixture over the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan.
  3. Arrange the apple slices over the sugar mixture, and then spread the cranberries evenly over the apples.
  4. Sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture over the fruit.
  5. Pour the water over the fruit, then dot with the margarine.
  6. Place the pan in a 400° oven for 10 minutes while mixing the cake batter.
  7. Cake Batter: Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  8. Add remaining ingredients.
  9. Mix together with a pastry blender or blending fork, using a cutting-in motion at first to divide shortening into small pieces (about 8 to 10 strokes).
  10. Then stir in a circular motion with the blender just until flour is moistened and ingredients blended.
  11. The batter will look lumpy.
  12. Remove pan from oven and spread cake batter over hot fruit.
  13. Bake at 400° for about 35 minutes.
  14. Serve upside down while warm.
  15. Can be served alone, or with hard sauce, ice cream or whipped cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 347.91 Kcal (1457 kJ)
Calories from fat 125 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.89g 21%
Cholesterol 25.24mg 8%
Sodium 701.43mg 29%
Potassium 239.12mg 5%
Total Carbs 52.86g 18%
Sugars 24.6g 98%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g 19%
Protein 4.24g 8%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 147.9mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 223.35 Kcal (935 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.92g 21%
Cholesterol 16.21mg 8%
Sodium 450.3mg 29%
Potassium 153.51mg 5%
Total Carbs 33.94g 18%
Sugars 15.8g 98%
Dietary Fiber 3.02g 19%
Protein 2.72g 8%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 10%
Calcium 94.9mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.3
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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