Maple-spiced Apple

Description
Tangy, spicy, sweet and it won't wreck your meal plan. Try this on roast pork or chicken. The sauce may be stored a few days in the refrigerator and warmed prior to serving. The recipe doubles nicely if you need more.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * 4 Servings

Ingredients

 * 1 large tart apple - Granny Smith or gala
 * ½ teaspoon lemon zest
 * 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon - ground
 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice - about ½ a small lemon
 * 2 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup

Directions

 * 1) Core and thinly slice the apple (about ¼ inch slices).
 * 2) Squeeze the lemon juice and peel off a small amount of rind.
 * 3) Carefully slice away the white pith leaving mainly the colored portion of the peel. Very finely dice this skin ur use a zester to cut off fine strips of peel.
 * 4) Place the EVOO in a warm pan then add the apples and saute them gently for a couple of minutes.
 * 5) Sprinkle the cinnamon over the apples then add the lemon zest.
 * 6) After another minute or so they should start to lightly brown.
 * 7) Add the lemon juice (this will stop the browning) and remove the pan from the heat.
 * 8) Add the maple syrup, mix and allow to cool slightly.

Nutritional information
Per ¼ cup serving:
 * Cals: 34 | FatCals: 11 | Total Fat: 1g | SatFat: 0g | PolyFat: 0g | MonoFat: 1g | Chol: 0mg | Ma: 13mg | K: 44mg | TotCarbs: 6g | Fiber: 1g | Sugars: 3g | NetCarbs: 5g | Prot: 0g