Apple Pie Recipe for Diabetics
November is American Diabetes Month.—a time to take action and conquer this disease together, as a community. Are you looking for ways to cope with your condition? First you have to understand that eating doesn’t have to be boring. It’s all about finding the right balance that works for you.
When you’re managing diabetes and pre-diabetes, your eating plan is a powerful tool. But figuring out what to eat can feel like a hassle, right? Well, it doesn't have to because there are easy things you can do to add flavor to your daily routine—including healthy twists on your favorite foods.
You can start by working with a registered dietitian nutritionist to make an eating plan that works for you. In it, be sure to include the foods you like—and don’t be afraid to try something new.
Most importantly, remember that eating well—and adding activity to your daily routine by moving more—are important ways you can manage diabetes.
We know the holidays are coming and it might be harder to stick to your diet. What about being in charge of dessert for your family this year? This recipe is sooo delicious and tastes exactly like the traditional one. We dare you to try!
SUGAR FREE APPLE PIE
(RECIPE FROM @TASTEOFHOME)
Ingredients
2 pie crusts
Sugar Free Apple Pie Filling
6 apples Delicious apples, peeled and sliced
6 ounces frozen apple juice
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Sugar Free Filling
Place apples and undiluted apple juice into a large pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 5 minutes.
Dissolve cornstarch in water. Gently stir cornstarch into apple mixture.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 10 to 15 minutes or until apples begin to soften. Stir in cinnamon.
Pie Directions
Fill pastry shell with apples and cover with top crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Baste with melted margarine or butter after baking.
Recipe Tips
Keep your pie crust ingredients cold. Never allow your pie crust ingredients to heat up, that especially is true for the butter. Overmixing can add unwanted heat to the crust.
Make sure the filling is completely cool before filling the bottom crust. Not only is it better for the crust as discussed above, but allowing the sugar-free apple pie filling to cool will enable it to thicken entirely.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1.3mg
