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Cider- Braised Apples

4 large tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Waltana, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch thick slices
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1 tsp. butter
2 tsp. canola oil
2-3 Tbsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 Tbsp. toasted slivered or sliced almonds

1.  In a mdeicum-sized bowl, toss apples with cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.

2.  In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat.  Add the apple mixture; saute' for 1 minute.

3.  Pour in cider, cover and reduce heat to medium-low.  Simmer until the apples are tender, 12-15 minutes.  Stir in ginger and serve hot, topping each serving with toasted almond slices.

Serves 4, with 139 calories per serving, 4 g. fat., 5 mg. Chol., 22 mg. Sodium