Butterscotch Apples

• 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

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

margarine, apples, maple syrup, cashew butter, butterscotch, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla soy yogurt, walnuts

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/butterscotch-apples-390603 (may not work)