Maple Apples with Cinnamon Cream

A Delicious Fall Dessert

3 large apples, peeled (if desired),
cored and sliced

1/2 tsp grated orange zest

1 tbsp natural or sugar free maple syrup

1 tsp butter or margarine

1/2 cup reduced sugar or sugar free
nonfat vanilla yogurt

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Place apple slices and orange peel in a one quart

microwave safe casserole or baking dish. Drizzle with

maple syrup and stir to coat apple slices. Dot with butter.

Cover loosely; microwave on HIGH power 3-5 minutes or

until apples are crisp-tender, stirring once. Meanwhile, in

a small bowl, blend yogurt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon

apples, hot or at room temperature, in a serving dish and

spoon small amount of yogurt mixture.