Relaxed Autumn Morning

October 29, 2009 in Blog Recipes, Diabetes, Diabetic Menu Item, Nutrition by Joyce Bunderson

Mediterranean-like foods are all around us.  We found Braeburn Apples at Sunshine Farmers’ Market.  The Anjou pears and Italian plums came from our own little trees.  This was a flat-out experiment – Dr. Grandpa loved it.  A definite “Do again”!

I attached a couple of photos.  Maybe they will make your mouth water.

Menu
Scrambled Eggs with Tomato Salsa
Toasted and Lightly Buttered Homemade Whole Wheat Bread
Skillet Caramelized Fruit

Skillet Caramelized Fruit

  • 1 large Braeburn Apple (This recipe will work with any apple that is good for
  • baking or cooking.)
  • 2 small or 1 large Anjou pears
  • 2 or 3 large Italian plums
  • 2 teaspoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon Delight (optional)

Slice all the fruit, put in a non-stick skillet with the olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and a little Delight, if desired. Brown on medium heat; turning periodically, until caramelized.  Serve warm or cold.

Sliced fruit nestles in the pan with a little olive oil --  beginning to warm

Sliced fruit nestles in the pan with a little olive oil -- beginning to warm

Caramelized and enticing, the fruit is ready

Caramelized and enticing, the fruit is ready