Apple Butter Topping

From EatingWell: November/December 1996 — Subscribe Now!

Somehow a waffle just seems naked without a pat of butter melting into the ridges. This topping stretches a small amount of butter with fruity, fat-free apple butter.

6 servings, about 4 teaspoons each

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Healthy weight | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup apple butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Place butter in a small mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add apple butter, beating until smooth. (The consistency may appear somewhat separated, but don’t worry"the topping will melt evenly over the hot waffle.) Blend in vanilla and cinnamon.

Nutrition

Per serving: 77 calories; 4 g fat (3 g sat, 0 g mono); 10 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 4 mg sodium; 23 mg potassium.

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 fruit