Lunch: Apple-Pecan Mini Pies

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health and fertility benefits of Apple-Pecan Mini Pies

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

1/2 cup Sugar
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
Dash Of Salt
8 whole Whole Wheat English Muffins
8 Tablespoons Softened Butter
1/3 cup Brown Sugar
1 whole Large Granny Smith Apple, Sliced Thin
Pecan Halves

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In a bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and salt. set aside.
Split the English muffins and spread the halves with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange the apple slices and pecan halves in a design on top. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
Place the muffins on a baking sheet and bake them for 7 to 8 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for 1 to 2 minutes until the sugar starts to caramelize, watching the entire time to make sure the pecans don't burn.
Remove and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving. (Can also be served at room temperature.)

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