Dietitians Dish – October 23, 2023

Savor these Sweethearts of Fall!

Satisfyingly sweet and crunchy, apples are the sweethearts of fall and great sources of fiber and vitamins A and C. There are hundreds of varieties, and each apple has its own unique taste – sweet, tart or somewhere in between.

Use these tips to choose the best apples for your favorite fall creations!

Apple Pies, Tarts & Crisps: Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Jonagold, Braeburn and Cortland
Caramelized Apples: Braeburn, Fuji and Gala
Cheeseboard: Red Delicious & Cheddar, Gala & Brie, Golden Delicious & Blue Cheese, Fuji & Gorgonzola, and Pink Lady & Gouda pair nicely
Homemade Applesauce: McIntosh, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, and Fuji

Sheet-Pan Pork Tenderloin & Apples

Ingredients:

1-1/4 pounds pork tenderloin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large Honeycrisp apple, cored and chopped

1/2 medium acorn squash, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°. Line rimmed baking pan with foil; spray with cooking spray and place pork on the pan.
In a large bowl, toss together the remaining ingredients; then spread them out on the pan surrounding the pork. Roast 25 minutes or until internal temperature of pork reaches 145° and vegetable mixture is tender. Let the pork stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Quick Apple Crisp Bowl

Ingredients:

1 medium Gala or Braeburn apple, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 cup granola cereal
3 Tbsps. sliced almonds

1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1-1/2 Tbsps. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup low-fat yogurt (optional)

Directions:

In a medium bowl, toss together the apple, granola, almonds, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Evenly divide apple mixture into 2 small microwave-safe bowls; top each with half the butter.
Cover 1 bowl with paper towel and cook in microwave oven on high 1 minute or until apples are just tender; stir to combine. Repeat with the remaining bowl. Serve topped with yogurt, if desired.