Instructions: Makes 2 servings. LACTO

Clarified butter, also known as ghee, is a wonderful food for the journey. It has a nutty, rich flavor, needs no refrigeration and can be heated to relatively high temperatures without burning.

Melt clarified butter in skillet over medium heat. Add apples and salt; cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drizzle syrup over apples and continue to cook 1 minute, covered. Remove cover and cook 2 minutes or until apples are lightly browned but still keeping their shape.

Makes 2 servings.

NOTE: Ghee can be purchased in Indian specialty stores or made at home by slowly melting unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed pan until the whitish milk solids separate and sink to the bottom, leaving a golden liquid floating on top. Simmer the separated butter until the moisture evaporates and the milk solids begin to brown. This gives the ghee a nutty, caramel-like flavor and aroma. Pour off the golden liquid into a dean, dry glass jar and discard the milk solids. Keep refrigerated.

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