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Apple and Grape Fall Fruit Salad

This fall fruit salad is made with sweet, crunchy apples and grapes in a creamy yogurt and cream cheese sauce topped with crushed walnuts and brown sugar.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups (16 oz) green seedless grapes, washed and dried well
• 4 cups 24 oz gala apples, diced
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 8 oz fat free Greek yogurt, such as Stonyfield Organic
• 4 oz light cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup light agave, maple, or brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Topping:

• 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, or pecans

Instructions:

  1. Cut grapes in half and set aside.
  2. Dice apples into small pieces about the same size as the cut grapes.
  3. Toss with lemon juice to prevent the apples from browning.
  4. Mix yogurt, cream cheese, agave and vanilla until blended well.
  5. Stir in grapes and apples and pour into 8 small bowls or ramekins or one large serving dish.
  6. Combine brown sugar and crushed walnuts. Sprinkle over top of each ramekin.
  7. Chill until ready to serve.