Apple Nut Spread

2 tb Cream Sherry

4 1/2 c Peeled, Thinly Sliced

Cooking Apples (About 1 Lb.)

1/3 c Pitted Dates Chopped

1/2 c Low Fat Cottage Cheese

1/4 c Light Cream Cheese Product

1/2 ts Ground Cinnamon

2 tb Chopped Almonds Toasted

Place Sherry in 1 Quart Glass Measure. Microwave At High 45 Seconds To 1 Min. OR Until Boiling. Add Apples & Dates. Cover With Plastic Wrap & Vent. Microwave On High 4-5 Min. OR Until Tender, Stirring After 2 Min. Cool Mixture Completely. Position Knife in Food Processor. Add Apple Mixture. Process Until Smooth. Place Mixture in A Bowl & Set Aside. Place Cottage Cheese in Processor & Process Until Smooth. Add Cream Cheese & Cinnamon; Process Until Smooth. Add Apple Mixture & Process Until Smooth. Place Mixture in A Bowl & Stir in Almonds. Cover & Chill. Serve Spread With Toasted Raisin Bread OR Apple Slices. (Fat 0.7, Cho. 0)