DESSERTS

I love desserts and I am tempted at times to eat it as a meal instead of a treat and not food.

Still these delicious indulgences can be guilt-free and should be indulged in only once in a while and in moderate portions. Good luck.

Fresh fruits are the healthiest desserts by themselves or topped with low-fat or fat-free yogurt.

For me, toppings are not fat-free I just limit myself to a smaller portion. The taste of real whipped cream and whole milk is heaven.

I recommend using the following healthy substitutions to lower fat, sodium and sugar.

Apple-Cranberry Crisp

1 12-ounce package cranberries
2 large apples, pealed, cored, and sliced thin
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup unbleached or whole-wheat flour, divided
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3/4 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons trans fat-free margarine, melted

Preheat oven to 375 F. In a large bowl, combine cranberries, apples, sugar, cinnamon and 1 tablespoon flour.

Transfer the mixture to a greased 6-dup shallow baking dish. In the same bowl combine remaining flour, brown sugar, oats, and nuts.

Stir in melted butter and mix well (the mixture should be crumbly).

Sprinkle oat mixture over fruit mixture.

Bake for 40 minutes, or until the crisp is lightly browned.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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