Butterscotch Apples

Name: Butterscotch Apples
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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

January 24, 2012

I’ve become a huge fan of butterscotch lately; I’m not sure if it’s the flavor or the scent that appeals to me most. I love the synergy between the tart apples and the mellow sauce; it’s like making caramel apples in the pan.

Recipe information

Yield
4 to 6 servings

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

Preparation

Step 1
Heat the margarine in a medium skillet. Add the apples. Sauté, stirring frequently, until they are tender but still hold their shape, 3 to 4 minutes, then remove from the heat.
Step 2
Meanwhile, combine the maple syrup, cashew butter, butterscotch extract to taste, and pie spice in a small saucepan. Heat until warm, whisking often until smooth. Pour the sauce over the apples and stir gently.
Step 3
Distribute the apples among individual serving bowls. Let cool for a few minutes. If desired, top each serving with a small dollop of yogurt and/or a few crushed walnuts.
nutrition information
Step 4
Calories: 225
Step 5
Total Fat: 9g
Step 6
Protein: 2.5g
Step 7
Carbohydrates: 34g
Step 8
Fiber: 4g
Step 9
Sodium: 35mg

Reprinted with permission from Vegan Express: Featuring 160 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Meals by Nava Atlas. Copyright © 2008 by Nava Atlas. Excerpted by permission of Broadway, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Nava Atlas is the author of nine cookbooks, including The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, and Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband and two teenage sons (all vegans).

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