WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Friday, May 27, 2022

NO SUGAR ADDED APPLE PIE

Heading into Summer and the 4th of July what is more American than apple pie? Yes, most diabetics can enjoy a slice of this pie with everyone else. Notice I said a slice, not half a pie! And it is so good most will wonder why you, a diabetic, are having pie!

Sugar-free pastry for a 2-crust pie
4 cups sliced, pared apples
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice concentrate
1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon (add this extra cinnamon as it is a blood sugar stabilizer)

Mix the cornstarch, apple pie spice, and apple juice concentrate together. Pour over apple slices and toss to coat well. Pour apples into a 9-inch pastry-lined pie plate. Top with another pastry sheet, seal edges and cut vent holes in top crust. Bake in a 425 degrees oven for about 45 minutes until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.

Note: Cover pie edge with a strip of aluminum foil if it starts to get too brown.

Yield: 8 servings
Per serving: Diabetic exchanges are 1 1/2 fruit, 1 bread, and 1/2 fat.
Remember, pie is a dessert. Quantity is key. One small slice a day!

Note: File Photo

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