Vegan Caramel Sauce With Apples

SassiFras's Note:

I was searching for a healthy recipe that contained apples on the 'net. I love apples and I'm trying to lose weight, so this is a winner in my book. I found this recipe on the Care2 website @ http://www.care2.com/greenliving/classic-fall-sweets.html

• Total Time: 12 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4-6

Yield: 1.0 cup of ...

• 1 cup soymilk, vanilla
• 3/4 cup brown rice syrup
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot
• 1 tablespoon margarine, vegan (A brand like Earth Balance has no hydrogenated oils, contains no GMO's, and is gluten-free.)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• sliced apple

Directions:

1. 1. Combine soy milk, brown rice and maple syrups in a saucepan over medium heat until boiling (about 10 minutes.) Whisk continuously to prevent sticking.
2. 2. Mix water and arrowroot in a small bowl.
3. 3. When the boiling mixture lightly coats the back of a spoon, add the mixed water and arrowroot. Cook for 2 more minutes, whisking continuously.
4. 4. Remove from heat and stir in vegan margarine and vanilla extract.
5. 5. Cool and drizzle over apple slices.