Lunch: Bacon-Wrapped Baked Apples

Recipe by Candace Braun Davison Prosciutto and melon? Been there, done that. Try this for a fresh twist on the idea.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Lemon, Apples

Health benefits of Bacon-Wrapped Baked Apples

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

1 package thick-cut bacon
3 Granny Smith apples
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 ° F.
Cut the bacon in half, so each strip is half as long. Set aside.
Cut apples into wedges (about 8 per apple). Dip in lemon juice to keep them from browning.
Wrap each apple slice with a piece of bacon and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet with the edge—or seam—of the bacon facing down. That way the bacon won't unfurl as it cooks.
Sprinkle with brown sugar and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the bacon is no longer translucent. Flip the apples halfway through cooking so the bacon cooks evenly. Serve warm.

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