6 md Apples;firm Sugar substitute to equal>>> 1 1/2 c Sugar 2 Sticks cinnamon 3 Whole cloves 1 1/2 c Cranberry juice;unsweetened 1/4 c Lemon juice Wash and core apples; slice unpeeled into thick slices. Place in flat pan. Combine remaining ingredients, and boil 5 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup juice mixture, and set aside. Pour remaining juice mixture over apple slices. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until apples slices appear transparent; baste occasionally with the 1/4 cup juice mixture. Serve Hot or Cold as a garnish for your Salad. Or by itself: Yield: 12 - 1/2 cup serving. Each serving may be exchanged for: 1 Fruit. Pat Empson 05/24 11:09 am 11:33 AM