Ingredients

  • 1/2 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • 1/4 Teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 3 Cups apple cider
  • 1 Package (6 ounces) lemon gelatin
  • 11/2 Cups California golden or natural raisins
  • 1 Cup chopped celery
  • 1 Cup chopped apple
  • Salad greens

Procedure

In saucepan, mix together spices, salt and 1 cup cider. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Add gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in raisins and remaining cider. Cool; then, chill until mixture begins to thicken. Stir to distribute raisins; add celery and apple. Turn into a 2 to 2 1/2-quart mold; chill until firm. When ready to serve, unmold on a bed of crisp salad greens.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 210 (Calories from Fat 2%); Total Fat 0 ( Saturated Fat 0; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 0; Sodium 490; Potassium 368; Total Carbohydrate 29; Dietary Fiber 2; Sugars 27; Protein 9; Calcium 21; Iron 1;

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Raisins are great food choices for most individuals, including those with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.