SUGAR - FREE CRANBERRY RELISH
2 c. cranberries
2 apples
1 c. orange juice
Grind together the cranberries and apples, using a sweet apple. (May also use blender). Add orange juice, chopped nuts and sweetener to taste. Refrigerate several hours before using.
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2 c. cranberries
2 apples
1 c. orange juice
Grind together the cranberries and apples, using a sweet apple. (May also use blender). Add orange juice, chopped nuts and sweetener to taste. Refrigerate several hours before using.
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DIABETIC ORANGE SUNBEAMS
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. raisins
1 egg
2 tbsp. orange juice
2 tsp. grated orange rind
1 1/2 tsp. Sucaryl
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add all at once: raisins, eggs, orange juice, orange rind and Sucaryl. Mix well. Make into small balls; flatten on cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees.
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1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. raisins
1 egg
2 tbsp. orange juice
2 tsp. grated orange rind
1 1/2 tsp. Sucaryl
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Add all at once: raisins, eggs, orange juice, orange rind and Sucaryl. Mix well. Make into small balls; flatten on cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees.
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FRUIT DIP
1 c. plain yogurt
8 oz. light cream
8 packets Equal sugar
1 tsp. vanilla.
Mix all ingredients together.
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1 c. plain yogurt
8 oz. light cream
8 packets Equal sugar
1 tsp. vanilla.
Mix all ingredients together.
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FROZEN APRICOT MOUSSE
1 c. apricot apple butter
1/2 c. whipping cream
2 egg whites
2 tbsp. Fruit Sweet
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into the apricot apple butter. Whip the cream until stiff, adding the Fruit Sweet. Fold the whipped cream into the apricot mixture. Freeze.
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FRUIT LEATHER
Place a sheet of plastic wrap in the bottom of a cookie sheet. Smooth a thin layer of fruit butter with the edge of a pancake turner. Place in the oven to dry at the lowest heat, about 120, for about 2 hours, or until dry, then remove and cool. Peel off and roll in plastic wrap. For variety, sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts before drying.
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1 c. apricot apple butter
1/2 c. whipping cream
2 egg whites
2 tbsp. Fruit Sweet
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold into the apricot apple butter. Whip the cream until stiff, adding the Fruit Sweet. Fold the whipped cream into the apricot mixture. Freeze.
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FRUIT LEATHER
Place a sheet of plastic wrap in the bottom of a cookie sheet. Smooth a thin layer of fruit butter with the edge of a pancake turner. Place in the oven to dry at the lowest heat, about 120, for about 2 hours, or until dry, then remove and cool. Peel off and roll in plastic wrap. For variety, sprinkle with finely chopped walnuts before drying.
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FRUIT SALAD TOPPING
1 1/2 c. milk (skim or 1%)
1 (3 oz.) sugar free vanilla pudding
Add: 2 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tsp. grated orange peel (opt.)
Can be served as a side dish with mixed fruit (fresh) or mix fruit and topping in bowl.
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RASPBERRY MOUSSE
2/3 c. Strawberry Fanciful
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
2 egg whites
1/2 c. whipping cream
Add cream of tartar to egg whites, beat until stiff, but not dry. Fold into Strawberry Fanciful. Fold the whipped cream into the fruit mixture. Chill before serving or freeze for frozen mousse. For flavor variation try: Strawberry, blueberry, orange pineapple, pineapple berry or peach.
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1 1/2 c. milk (skim or 1%)
1 (3 oz.) sugar free vanilla pudding
Add: 2 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tsp. grated orange peel (opt.)
Can be served as a side dish with mixed fruit (fresh) or mix fruit and topping in bowl.
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RASPBERRY MOUSSE
2/3 c. Strawberry Fanciful
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
2 egg whites
1/2 c. whipping cream
Add cream of tartar to egg whites, beat until stiff, but not dry. Fold into Strawberry Fanciful. Fold the whipped cream into the fruit mixture. Chill before serving or freeze for frozen mousse. For flavor variation try: Strawberry, blueberry, orange pineapple, pineapple berry or peach.
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FANCIFUL FREEZE
4 ripe bananas, peeled
1/2 c. Raspberry Fanciful
Wrap bananas in plastic wrap and freeze overnight. Remove from freezer, break into 4 or 5 pieces and let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes to slightly soften for the processor. Blend the bananas in a processor or blender until creamy. Add the Raspberry (or other flavor) Fanciful and blend briefly. This can be served immediately, or stored in the freezer. Serves 4.
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4 ripe bananas, peeled
1/2 c. Raspberry Fanciful
Wrap bananas in plastic wrap and freeze overnight. Remove from freezer, break into 4 or 5 pieces and let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes to slightly soften for the processor. Blend the bananas in a processor or blender until creamy. Add the Raspberry (or other flavor) Fanciful and blend briefly. This can be served immediately, or stored in the freezer. Serves 4.
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1 (16 oz.) can crushed pineapple in pineapple juice
1 tsp. unflavored gelatin (1/3 envelope)
2 tbsp. lemon juice nonnutritive sweetener equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
At least 3 1/2 hours before serving: Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In small saucepan, into 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, sprinkle gelatin. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice, lemon juice, crushed pineapple and nonnutritive sweetener; cool. In small bowl with mixer at high speed, beat milk powder with 1/2 cup ice water until stiff peaks form; gently stir in gelatin mixture until well combined. Pour into shallow pan; freeze 3 hours or until firm. Makes 8 servings.
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ORANGE SHERBET
1 c. orange juice
1 tsp. unflavored gelatin (1/3 envelope)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated orange peel nonnutritive sweetener equal to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
Mix all ingredients together until well blended.
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1 tsp. unflavored gelatin (1/3 envelope)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated orange peel nonnutritive sweetener equal to 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
Mix all ingredients together until well blended.
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STRAWBERRY DIABETIC JAM
1 c. berries
3/4 c. sugar-free strawberry pop
1 pkg. strawberry sugar-free Jello
3 packets Equal
Mash the berries, add soda pop and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in Jello until dissolved. Stir in sweetener and pour in jars. Seal and store in refrigerator. Yields about 1 1/4 cups. You may use other fruits such as raspberries, peaches or cherries.
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1 c. berries
3/4 c. sugar-free strawberry pop
1 pkg. strawberry sugar-free Jello
3 packets Equal
Mash the berries, add soda pop and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in Jello until dissolved. Stir in sweetener and pour in jars. Seal and store in refrigerator. Yields about 1 1/4 cups. You may use other fruits such as raspberries, peaches or cherries.
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DIABETIC PUNCH
1-2 liter diet Sprite
1 (46 oz.) can chilled unsweetened pineapple juice
1 pkg. blueberry Kool-Aid with Nutrasweet
Chill all ingredients and pour in punch bowl and serve.
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1-2 liter diet Sprite
1 (46 oz.) can chilled unsweetened pineapple juice
1 pkg. blueberry Kool-Aid with Nutrasweet
Chill all ingredients and pour in punch bowl and serve.
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DIABETIC EGG NOG
1 1/2 c. milk
5 sucaryl tablets
4 eggs, beaten well
2 tsp. vanilla
Put all ingredients together and mix well.
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DIABETIC JELLY
1 qt. sugarless apple juice
4 tbsp. artificial sweetener (can add more)
4 tbsp. lemon juice
2 pkg. unflavored gelatin
Mix ingredients and boil gently for 5 minutes. Cool and pour into containers. Store in refrigerator.
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BANANA NUT SQUARES FOR DIABETICS
2/3 c. margarine
4 pkg. Sweet 'n Low or 2 or 3 tsp.
2 eggs, separated (stiffly beat whites)
1 c. mashed bananas
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Cream Sweet 'n Low and margarine. Add egg yolks and mix well. Add bananas, sift dry ingredients. Add alternately with sour cream to shortening mixture. Mix until well blended. Add vanilla, stiffly beaten egg whites and nuts. Pour into two 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pans. Doesn’t rise like regular bars.
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2/3 c. margarine
4 pkg. Sweet 'n Low or 2 or 3 tsp.
2 eggs, separated (stiffly beat whites)
1 c. mashed bananas
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sour cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Cream Sweet 'n Low and margarine. Add egg yolks and mix well. Add bananas, sift dry ingredients. Add alternately with sour cream to shortening mixture. Mix until well blended. Add vanilla, stiffly beaten egg whites and nuts. Pour into two 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pans. Doesn’t rise like regular bars.
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DIABETIC JELLY
1 c. unsweetened juice (any kind)
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. sugar substitute
1 tbsp. plain gelatin
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Mix lemon juice, sugar substitute, gelatin and cornstarch. Add fruit juice and stir well to mix. Boil hard for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Makes 1 small jar. Store in refrigerator.
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1 c. unsweetened juice (any kind)
1/4 tsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. sugar substitute
1 tbsp. plain gelatin
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Mix lemon juice, sugar substitute, gelatin and cornstarch. Add fruit juice and stir well to mix. Boil hard for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Makes 1 small jar. Store in refrigerator.
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DIABETIC APPLE JELLY
2 env. unflavored gelatin
2 c. unsweetened apple juice
Artificial sweetener to taste
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Yellow food coloring
Sterilize 2 half-pint jars by covering with water and boiling for 15 minutes. Soften gelatin in 1 cup apple juice. Heat to a boil the other cup of apple juice. Remove from heat. Add juice with softened gelatin. Add lemon juice. Bring to full boil and cook about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add food coloring and sweetener to taste. Pour into sterile half-pint jars, seal, and cool. Store in refrigerator. Makes 2 half-pints.
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1 1/4 lb. lean ground round
3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
4 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano
Dash of garlic
Brown onions in oil; add meat and brown.
Drain fat; add rest of ingredients. Simmer 1 hour uncovered.
Serving size, 1/2 cup.
(Lean meat exchange 1, vegetable exchange 1, Calories 90, Carbohydrates 5 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 264 mg.
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DIABETIC BARBECUE SAUCE
1 sm. onion, minced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 c. water
1/4 c. wine vinegar
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt (optional)
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves
Combine all ingredients; bring to full boil. Simmer 20 minutes. Serving size = 1/4 cup
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ANNE'S DIABETIC CHOCOLATE SYRUP
1/3 c. dry cocoa
1 1/4 c. cold water
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
3 tsp. liquid sweetner
Combine all ingredients; bring to full boil. Simmer 20 minutes.
1 sm. onion, minced
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 c. water
1/4 c. wine vinegar
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt (optional)
2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves
Combine all ingredients; bring to full boil. Simmer 20 minutes. Serving size = 1/4 cup
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ANNE'S DIABETIC CHOCOLATE SYRUP
1/3 c. dry cocoa
1 1/4 c. cold water
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
3 tsp. liquid sweetner
Combine all ingredients; bring to full boil. Simmer 20 minutes.
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DIABETIC CRANBERRY AND ORANGE SALAD
1 lb. fresh cranberries
1 med. orange, do not peel
1 med. apple, do not peel
1 lg. celery stalk
Grind the above ingredients together. 1 (3 oz.) box orange sugar free Jello 2 tbsp. Equal sweetener Dissolve Jello in 3/4 cup boiling water; add 3/4 cup cold water. Add ground fruit, celery, pineapple, sweetener. Chill.
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1 lb. fresh cranberries
1 med. orange, do not peel
1 med. apple, do not peel
1 lg. celery stalk
Grind the above ingredients together. 1 (3 oz.) box orange sugar free Jello 2 tbsp. Equal sweetener Dissolve Jello in 3/4 cup boiling water; add 3/4 cup cold water. Add ground fruit, celery, pineapple, sweetener. Chill.
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EASY SUGAR-FREE DESSERT
1 (6 oz.) pkg. sugar-free Jello
2 c. hot water
1/2 pkg. Crystal Light lemonade mix
2 c. water
3 c. Cool Whip
1 angle food cake
Dissolve Jello in hot water. Add lemonade mix and water. Chill until slightly thickened, beat until frothy and fold in Cool Whip. Fold in cake broken in pieces. Put into 9 x 13 inch pan and chill.
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CREAM PUFFS
½ Margarine
1 c. boliling water
1 c. flour
½ tsp salt
4 eggs
Melt margarine in 1 cup boiling water. Sift flour and salt together. Add to boiling liquid all at once and stir until mixture leaves side of pan in compact ball. Cool 1 minute.
Put in mixing bowl and add eggs - one at a time, beating well after each addition. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes and then at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes. Cool and fill with favorite filling. Suggested filling: 1 tub Cool Whip, stir in 1/2 package instant vanilla pudding.
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1 (6 oz.) pkg. sugar-free Jello
2 c. hot water
1/2 pkg. Crystal Light lemonade mix
2 c. water
3 c. Cool Whip
1 angle food cake
Dissolve Jello in hot water. Add lemonade mix and water. Chill until slightly thickened, beat until frothy and fold in Cool Whip. Fold in cake broken in pieces. Put into 9 x 13 inch pan and chill.
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CREAM PUFFS
½ Margarine
1 c. boliling water
1 c. flour
½ tsp salt
4 eggs
Melt margarine in 1 cup boiling water. Sift flour and salt together. Add to boiling liquid all at once and stir until mixture leaves side of pan in compact ball. Cool 1 minute.
Put in mixing bowl and add eggs - one at a time, beating well after each addition. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes and then at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes. Cool and fill with favorite filling. Suggested filling: 1 tub Cool Whip, stir in 1/2 package instant vanilla pudding.
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