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Apple Cheddar Pizza with Toasted Pecans

This recipe is perfect for an easy dessert or great snack.

1 (12 oz. can) refrigerated, ready-made pizza dough
Vegetable oil cooking spray
3 large apples, thinly sliced
1 cup apple juice
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp. honey
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 cup grated white cheddar cheese

Pre-heat oven to 425 degrees. Lightly coat 14-inch pizza pan with cooking spray. Press dough into pizza pan. Cook apples in apple juice until tender. Drain off juice and reserve. Place apple slices on dough. Dissolve cornstarch in apple juice, cinnamon, and honey. Cook over medium heat until clear. Spread sauce over apples. Sprinkle pecans on top. Top with cheese. Bake in a 425 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.

Servings: 8

Prep and cook time: 40 minutes

Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories: 270
Total fat: 9g
Saturated fat: 3.5g
Calories from fat: 80
Protein: 7g
     Carbohydrates: 41g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 370mg

Source: U.S. Apple Association