Apple Spice Hummus

Ingredients:

• 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 medium golden delicious apple, peeled and chopped
• 1/3 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
• 2 to 3 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. all spice
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper, optional

Directions:

1. In a food processor bowl or blender container, place the following ingredients: chickpeas, chopped apple, lemon juice, peanut butter, water, salt and spices.
2. Cover and process or blend until smooth; transfer to bowl.
3. Cover and refrigerate up to three days.
4. Serve dip with apple slices, carrot slices and/or whole-wheat crackers.