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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Chocolate Cinnamon Cake

January 7, 2021 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is a Chocolate Cinnamon Cake. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Nonstick Cooking Spray, a package of Devil’s Food Cake Mix, Water, Egg Substitute, Canola Oil, Instant Coffee Granules, Ground Cinnamon, and Powdered Sugar. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Chocolate Cinnamon Cake
Few flavors capture the holiday season quite like cinnamon! If you’re looking to get in the spirit with a homemade treat, you can’t go wrong with this festive cake.

Chocolate Cinnamon Cake

Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1 package (about 15 ounces) devil’s food cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 cup egg substitute or 3 eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Directions
Yield: 18 to 20 servings
Serving size: 1/18 to 1/20 of recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 13×9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Combine cake mix, water, egg substitute, oil, coffee granules and cinnamon in large bowl. Mix according to package directions. Spread batter in prepared pan.

3. Bake 25 to 27 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Just before serving, sift powdered sugar over cake. (Use stencils to create designs, if desired.)

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 170 calories, Carbohydrates: 22 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 256 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/chocolate-cinnamon-cake/

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Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Frozen Mini Cinnamon Coffee Cheesecakes

December 24, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly | 5 Comments
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Frozen Mini Cinnamon Coffee Cheesecakes. To make these Delicious Cheesecakes you’ll be needing NABISCO® Ginger Snaps, Maxwell House® Naturally Decaffeinated Instant Coffee, Water, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, PHILADELPHIA® Light Cream Cheese Spread, Vanilla, Ground Cinnamon, Cool Whip, and Raspberries. These are 35 calories and 2 net carbs per Cake! The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Frozen Mini Cinnamon Coffee Cheesecakes
These festive little cheesecakes are sure to please!

Recipe Ingredients:
12 NABISCO® Ginger Snaps
2 tablespoons Maxwell House® Naturally Decaffeinated Instant Coffee
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1 (8 ounce) container PHILADELPHIA® Light Cream Cheese Spread
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups thawed Cool Whip® Whipped Topping
1 cup fresh raspberries

Cooking Directions:
1 – Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners. Place one cookie in each paper cup. Set aside.
2 – Mix coffee granules and water in large bowl until coffee is dissolved. Add Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, cream cheese spread, vanilla and cinnamon. Beat with wire whisk until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping.
3 – Spoon evenly over cookies in muffin pan. Top each cheesecake evenly with raspberries. Cover and freeze for 3 hours or overnight.
4 – Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Makes 12 (mini cheesecake) servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 mini cheesecake): Calories: 35; Calories from Fat: 20; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Total Carbs: 3g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 2g; Protein: 0g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/frozen_mini_cinnamon_coffee_cheesecakes_recipe.html

Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

December 20, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH. To make this week’s Dish you’ll be using Butternut Squash, Ground Cinnamon, Salt, Black Pepper, and Non Stick Cooking Spray. The Dish is 60 calories and 11 net carbs per serving. So you can find this Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Enjoy the flavors of Autumn with this easy to prepare dish for baked butternut squash. This is also a great side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.

Ingredients

2 large butternut squash, about 5 pounds
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon or allspice
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Spray oil, as needed to lightly coat baking sheet

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 350F.
2 – If not already prepared, remove seeds from squash and cut into lengthwise quarters or into large cubes.
3 – Place squash onto baking sheet that has been lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray.
4 – In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon or allspice, salt and pepper. Mist squash with water or cooking spray and dust each with mixed spices.
5 – Bake squash 30-40 minutes until tender.
6 – Serve one wedge or 1/2 cup(4 ounces) cubed squash.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 60
Fat: 1 grams
Fiber: 5 grams
Sodium: 150 milligrams
Protein: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 16 grams
Sugars: 3 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipe/baked-butternut-squash

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

December 13, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies, Cookies, Cooking, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Egg, Food, Ground Cinnamon, ground ginger, Light Brown Sugar, Molasses, recipes, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

‘Tis the Season for Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies, and they are Diabetic Friendly! To make these Cookies some of the ingredients you’ll be needing are All Purpose Flour, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Ground Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, Light Brown Sugar, Molasses, Egg and more! The Cookies are 59 calories and 7 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
These delightful, low-carb cookies combine spicy gingerbread with rich chocolate for a combination that’s sure to become a festive favorite. Use holiday-themed cookie cutters to create fun designs, or try our modified Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Drops recipe for bite-sized treats.

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon shortening
4 squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons molasses
1 egg
White decorating icing (optional)

Directions
Yield: About 2 dozen cookies
Serving size: 1 cookie

1 – Combine flour, cocoa, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and shortening in large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Add chocolate; beat until blended. Add molasses and egg; beat until well blended.

2 – Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into disc; wrap each disc tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

3 – Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll out 1 disc of dough between sheets of plastic wrap to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out shapes with 5-inch cookie cutters; place cutouts on ungreased cookie sheets. Refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough.

4 – Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are set. Cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate with icing, if desired.

* Chewy Chocolate Gingerbread Drops: Decrease flour to 1 3/4 cups. Shape 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls of dough into balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten balls slightly. Do not refrigerate before baking. Bake as directed. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen cookies.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 59 calories, Carbohydrates: 8 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 3 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 9 mg, Sodium: 20 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/chocolate-gingerbread-cookies/

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Gingerbread Cake

December 10, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments
Tags: All-Purpose Flour, baking, Baking powder, Baking Soda, Cooking, CooksRecipes, dessert, Eggs, Food, Gingerbread Cake, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Cloves, ground ginger, Molasses, recipes, Salt, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Unsweetened Applesauce, Vegetable Oil

I have another Diabetic Friendly Holiday Dessert to pass along, Gingerbread Cake. To make this cake you’ll be needing Unsweetened Applesauce, Molasses, Vegetable Oil, Eggs, All Purpose Flour, Splenda Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, Salt, Ground Ginger, Ground Cinnamon, and Ground Cloves. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Gingerbread Cake
Who can resist a warm freshly baked gingerbread cake? This is a reduced calorie version that doesn’t sacrifice flavor.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup molasses
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray Bundt pan with butter-flavored cooking spray. Set aside.
2 – Pour applesauce, molasses, and vegetable oil into a large mixing bowl. Add eggs. Stir well.
3 – Blend remaining dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Mix well.
4 – Add dry ingredients to the applesauce mixture. Stir well.
5 – Pour cake batter into prepared pan.
6 – Bake in preheated 350°F (175°C) oven 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven.
7 – Cool cake in pan on a wire rack approximately 20 minutes. Invert cake onto serving plate. Serve warm or cool.
Makes 12 servings.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with sautéed apples or non-dairy topping.
Place 1/2 cup Splenda® Granulated Sweetener in a blender. Blend covered, on high approximately 30 seconds. Sprinkle the finely ground Splenda over the cake like powdered sugar.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/12 of recipe): Calories: 170; Calories from Fat: 45; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 35mg; Sodium: 240mg; Total Carbs: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 11g; Protein: 3g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/gingerbread_cake_recipe.html

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – APPLE PIE

December 3, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in dessert, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is an APPLE PIE. To make this week’s recipe of Apple Pie you’ll be needing Pastry for Crust, Cornstarch, Granulated Equal Spoonful, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Salt, and Granny Smith Apples. So you can find this week’s Diabetic Friendly recipe and more all at the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. You can also sign up to receive wonderful recipes, engaging articles, helpful and healthful tips, critically important news and more. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

Apple Pie
Ingredients

Pastry for double-crust 9-inch pie
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 cups peeled, cored, sliced Granny Smith or other baking apples (about 8 medium)
* May substitute 24 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

1 – Roll 1/2 the pastry on floured surface into circle 1 inch larger than inverted 9-inch pie plate. Ease pastry into plate.
2 – Combine cornstarch, Equal, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Sprinkle over apples in large bowl and toss to coat. Arrange apples in pie crust.
3 – Roll remaining pastry into circle large enough to fit top of pie. Place over apples. Seal edges, trim and flute. Cut a few slits in top of pastry to allow steam to escape. Bake in preheated 400F oven 40 to 50 minutes or until crust is golden and apples are tender.
4 – Cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 8 servings

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 253
Fat: 10 grams
Sodium: 224 milligrams
Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
Protein: 2 grams
Carbohydrates: 42 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/apple-pie

Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Sweet Potato Orange Cups

November 22, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Sweet Potato Orange Cups. The Cups are made using Oranges, Sweet Potatoes, Granulated Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Orange Juice Apples, Raisins, and Mini Marshmallows. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Sweet Potato Orange Cups
Serve as a side dish or dessert. This recipe was a contest submission by Sallie C. of Cameron, North Carolina.

Recipe Ingredients:
4 small oranges
2 small cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
1/4 cup Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
1/4 cup Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon orange juice
1/2 cup chopped apples
1/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup mini marshmallows

Cooking Directions:
1 – Halve oranges and squeeze over small bowl to loosen centers and extract juice. Place orange halves on baking sheet. Set juice aside.
2 – Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
3 – Mix potatoes, Splenda® Granulated Sweetener, Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend, cinnamon, ginger and orange juice together in a medium size bowl until well blended.
4 – Stir in the chopped apples and raisins.
5 – Spoon the potato mixture into the orange halves. Top with the mini marshmallows.
6 – Place filled oranges on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned and center is warm.
Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe; 1 orange cup): Calories: 120; Calories from Fat: 0; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 10mg; Total Carbs: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 21g; Protein: 1g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/sweet_potato_orange_cups_recipe.html

Diabetic Dessert of the Week – Cranberry-Orange Bread Pudding

November 19, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week | 1 Comment
Tags: 1% Milk, baking, Cholesterol-Free Egg Substitute, Cinnamon Bread, Cooking, Cranberry-Orange Bread Pudding, dessert, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dessert of the Week, Dried Cranberries, Food, Grated Orange Peel, Ground Cinnamon, recipes, Vanilla, Vanilla Fat-Free Sugar-Free Pudding and Pie Filling Mix

This week’s Diabetic Dessert of the Week is Cranberry-Orange Bread Pudding. To make this week’s dish you’ll be needing Cinnamon Bread, Dried Cranberries, 1% Milk, Cholesterol Free Egg Substitute, Vanilla Fat-Free Sugar-Free Pudding and Pie Filling Mix, Grated Orange Peel, Vanilla, and Ground Cinnamon. The Bread Pudding is 67 calories and 10 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Cranberry-Orange Bread Pudding
Looking for a treat? You’ll love this low-carb twist on the conventional bread pudding recipe!

Ingredients
2 cups (4 slices) cubed cinnamon bread
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1/2 cup cholesterol-free egg substitute
1 package (4-serving size) vanilla fat-free sugar-free pudding and pie filling mix*
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
Yield: 9 servings
Serving size: 1 bread pudding

1 – Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray 9 (4-ounce) custard cups with nonstick cooking spray.

2 – Divide bread cubes evenly among custard cups; bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle evenly with cranberries.

3 – Combine remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Pour into custard cups over cranberries. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.

4 – Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until centers are almost set. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

*Note. Do not use instant pudding and pie filling mix.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 67 calories, Carbohydrates: 11 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 2 mg, Sodium: 190 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/desserts-sweets/cranberry-orange-bread-pudding/

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Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Sensational Pumpkin Bake

November 15, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
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This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is a Sensational Pumpkin Bake. This week’s dish is made using Canned 100% Pure Pumpkin, Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, and Pecans. The recipe is 150 calories and 13 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Sensational Pumpkin Bake
Try this handsomely spiced baked pumpkin pudding. Makes a great side dish or dessert.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 (15-ounce) cans 100% pure pumpkin
4 tablespoons Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend – divided use
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2 – Combine pumpkin, 3 tablespoons of the Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Pour hot mixture into an ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon of the Splenda® Brown Sugar Blend and pecans in small bowl. Sprinkle over pumpkin.
3 – Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until browned.
Makes 8 servings.

Fruit Baked Apples

November 15, 2020 at 6:01 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, diabetes | Leave a comment
Tags: Apple Cider, baking, Butter, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Cornstarch, dessert, Diabetes, Dried Fruit Mix, Equal Spoonful, Food, Fruit Baked Apples, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, recipes, Side dish, Tart Baking Apples

I also have a recipe for another side dish, Fruit Baked Apples. These are made using Equal Spoonful, Cornstarch, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Apple Cider, Dried Fruit Mix, Butter, and Tart Baking Apples. This recipe is also from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Fruit Baked Apples
A great cold weather dessert, spiced dried fruit mixture fills fresh apples that are baked in an apple cider sauce. The apples fill the house with tempting aromas as they bake.

Recipe Ingredients:
1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful*
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch ground cinnamon
Pinch ground nutmeg
2 cups apple cider or juice
1 (6-ounce) package dried mixed fruit, chopped
1 tablespoon stick butter or margarine
8 tart baking apples

Cooking Directions:
1 – Combine Equal®, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium saucepan. Stir in cider and dried fruit. Heat to boiling.
2 – Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until fruit is tender and cider mixture is reduced to about 1 cup. Stir in butter until melted.
3 – Remove cores from apples, cutting into but not through bottoms. Peel 1-inch around tops. Place apples in greased baking pan. Fill centers with fruit. Spoon remaining cider mixture over apples.
4 – Bake, uncovered, in preheated 350°F (175°C) oven about 45 minutes or until apples are tender when pierced with a fork.
Makes 8 servings.

*May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener.

Nutrition information per serving (1 apple): calories 176, protein 1 g, carbohydrate 42 g, fat 2 g, cholesterol 0 mg, sodium 22 mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/fruit-baked-apples-diabetic-recipe.html