Hey guys...
I went apple picking with my kids and was searching for a way to use them that would kind of mimic apple pie without all the fat and calories. I combined a few recipes with really good results.....
Serves 4
4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of apple pie spice
water
In a medium frying pan or medium saucepan combine 1/2 cup of water and sliced apples. Cover with a lid and cook on high for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Apples should be tender. Drain apples, reserving the water they steamed in.
In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, vanilla and apple pie spice over medium low heat. Stir constantly until this thickens to a thin caramel sauce. Add a little water if necessary, should it accidently get too thick.
Add caramel sauce to the cooked apples, combining well. If necessary, add a little of the reserved water to the pan.
Serve warm with 1/2 cup of frozen vanilla yogurt or another favorite low-fat vanilla ice cream.
This dessert comes in at less than 200 calories and 3 grams of fat, depending on the ice cream used.
We loved it!
