Apple and Almond Butter Sandwiches

Ingredients 8 slices applewood-smoked bacon 1/4 cup thick, unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon dried sage 8 slices whole-grain bread 1 large gala, fuji, or other crisp apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/4 cup creamy almond butter

Directions

In a medium skillet coated with DuPont™ Teflon® non-stick, cook the bacon over medium until slightly crisp.

In a small bowl, stir the applesauce with the sage and then spread on 4 of the bread slices. Top with apples and bacon, evenly dividing among the bread slices. Spread the other slices with the almond butter, evenly dividing it; with the applesauce-spread bread slices.

In a large skillet coated with DuPont Teflon non-stick, place the sandwiches over medium heat and cook about 3 minutes per side or until toasted and heated through.