For a fun treat that's sure to be requested at all your parties, try this appetizer. The salsa offers good-for-you fruits, and the crunchy home-baked chips are healthy alternative to commercial snacks. —Courtney Fons of Brighton, Michigan


INGREDIENTS



* 6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
* 3 tablespoons sugar
* 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
* 4 cups finely chopped Granny Smith or other tart apples (about 2 medium)
* 1 cup finely chopped ripe pear
* 1/2 cup quartered seedless red grapes
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
* 3 tablespoons orange juice
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
* 2 teaspoons grated orange peel


SERVINGS 12
CATEGORY Low Fat
METHOD Baked
PREP 30 min.
TOTAL 30 min.


DIRECTIONS




Coat both sides of each tortilla with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over broth sides of tortillas. Cut each into eight wedges. Place on baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 4-5 minutes or until crisp. Meanwhile, for salsa, combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Serve with the cinnamon chips. Yield: 12 servings.

 



NUTRITIONAL INFO




Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1/2 cup salsa with 4 chips) equals 141 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 129 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.