Butterscotch Apples

Name: Butterscotch Apples
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon nonhydrogenated margarine; 5 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced; 1/4 cup maple syrup or rice syrup; 3 tablespoons cashew butter or natural peanut butter; 2 to 3 teaspoons butterscotch extract; 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon; Vanilla soy yogurt, optional; Toasted crushed walnuts, optional

8 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon nonhydrogenated margarine
5 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup maple syrup or rice syrup
3 tablespoons cashew butter or natural peanut butter
2 to 3 teaspoons butterscotch extract
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
Vanilla soy yogurt, optional
Toasted crushed walnuts, optional

Directions

1

Heat the margarine in a medium skillet.
2

Add the apples.
3

Saute, stirring frequently, until they are tender but still hold their shape, 3 to 4 minutes, then remove from the heat.
4

Meanwhile, combine the maple syrup, cashew butter, butterscotch extract to taste, and pie spice in a small saucepan.
5

Heat until warm, whisking often until smooth.
6

Pour the sauce over the apples and stir gently.
7

Distribute the apples among individual serving bowls.
8

Let cool for a few minutes.
9

If desired, top each serving with a small dollop of yogurt and/or a few crushed walnuts.
10

Calories: 225
11

Total Fat: 9g
12

Protein: 2.5g
13

Carbohydrates: 34g
14

Fiber: 4g
15

Sodium: 35mg