Ingredients:

4 medium-large onions (about 2 pounds)

3 Tbsp. apple jelly

2 Tbsp. spicy mustard

1 Tbsp. grated ginger root 

1 Tbsp. cider vinegar

1 Tbsp. cornstarch

1 cup apple cider (or apple juice)

 

Directions:

Trim and peel onions; halve crosswise and place in 11⁄2- to 2- quart microwave-safe baking dish. Add 1 inch of water, cover dish with lid or trans- parent wrap and cook at High power for 20 minutes, rotating dish once, or until fork-tender.

Meanwhile, combine apple jelly, mustard, ginger root, vinegar and cornstarch in saucepan, stirring with wire whisk until blended. Stir in apple cider and cook, stirring over medium heat, until sauce is thickened and comes to a boil. Drain onions and serve with sauce. Makes 4 servings.

 

Nutrition information per serving: About 168 calories, 3g protein, 39g carbohydrate, 1g fat, 5 percent calories from fat, 0mg cholesterol, 113mg sodium, 4g fiber.