Microwave Butterscotch Applesauce Bars

Vegetable cooking spray 3 c Vanilla wafers

1/2 c Raisins

1 c Butterscotch morsels

1/4 c Wheat germ

2 c Applesauce

1/2 c Chopped nuts

-or sunflower seeds From the International Apple Institute 1. Spray the bottom of an 8x8" glass pan or a 9" glass pie pan with

cooking spray. Crush the wafers into large chunks. Put half the wafers in the pan. 2. In a bowl, mix the raisins, butterscotch morsels, wheat germ and

applesauce. Add the nuts or sunflower seeds if desired. Spread over the wafers in the pan. Press the remainder of the wafers evenly over the applesauce mixture. 3. Microwave for 8 minutes. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before

cutting into bars. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.