"Lightened" Hot Apple Pie Sipper

Are you getting tired of the holiday rat race?  Maybe you need a little rest and pick me up??  This tasty drink is easy to put together and it will make you feel a little bit pampered, so hope you'll try it soon. 

If you love apple pie, you're gonna love this yummy treat. The spiced ice cream gives it a smooth creamy texture. 

It's oh so good! And Easy too!!

I lightened it by using sugar free spiced apple cider, Smart Balance spread, 

brown sugar splenda & Carb Smart vanilla ice cream. 

Just in case you prefer it 'FULL BLOWN', recipe for both is below.

'LIGHTENED' HOT APPLE PIE SIPPER 

1/4 c. butter, softened

(or Smart Balance spread)

1/3 c. packed brown sugar

(or 2 Tb. brown sugar splenda)

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 stp. ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. ground cloves

1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened

(Carb Smart or FF yogurt works too)

4 c. hot apple cider or unsweetened apple juice

(I used one envelope of sugar free spiced apple cider mixed with 2/3 c. very hot water) 

In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves until light and fluffy.  Beat in ice cream. (I mixed this by hand). Cover and freeze until firm. 

For each serving, place 1/3 c. ice cream mixture in a mug. Add 2/3 c. cider. 

ENJOY EVERY TASTY SIP! 
Marsha