Apple Dessert Recipes for Diabetes

As we all know, diabetes results from high blood sugar level. Hence, a correct diet with low sugar content is the key for combating diabetes. It is a misconception that diabetic people should strictly avoid eating sweets and desserts. They can enjoy some selective alternatives to their favorite desserts. Desserts made from apples are the best option to include in the diabetic recipes. Since apples are rich in vitamin and fiber content, consuming apples regularly helps to reduce blood cholesterol, which is one of the common health complications associated with diabetes. Here are some delicious and healthy apple dessert recipes for diabetes.

Diabetic Apple Crisp Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups peeled and sliced apple
2 tablespoon all purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup sugar substitute
Allspice and mace as per taste

Topping

½ cup all purpose flour
½ cup oatmeal
¼ cup margarine
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda

Procedure

In a mixing bowl, combine together the ingredients - apple, flour, sugar substitute, cinnamon, allspice and mace in order to make an apple filling. Toss well and transfer it on a 9-inch square cake pan. Meanwhile preheat the oven at 400 degrees F. In another bowl, mix well the topping ingredients - flour, oatmeal, margarine, cinnamon and baking soda. Add this on top of the apple filling. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F for another 14-50 minutes or till the topping turns light brown. Taste better when served warm.

Cranberry Apple Crisp Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups peeled and sliced apple
2 cups fresh cranberries
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cup sugar substitute
¼ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)

Procedure

Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F. First of all, combine together the following ingredients - apple, cranberry and 1 cup sugar substitute. Transfer this mixture into the ungreased 10-inch pie plate and keep it aside. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, pecans, remaining ½ cup sugar substitute and melted butter. Blend it well and spread over the apple and cranberry mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for about 55-60 minutes. Serve warm with dried fruits.

Diabetic Apple and Peanut Butter Chips Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups peeled and sliced apple
1/3 cup peanut butter chips
1 cup sugar substitute
1/2 cup white all purpose flour
1 cup cooking rolled oats
¼ cup margarine
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Procedure

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the following ingredients - apple, peanut butter chips and 2 tablespoons flour. Transfer this mixture into the baking pan. Take another bowl and combine oats, sugar substitute, remaining flour, margarine and cinnamon. Mix well the ingredients and add on top of the apple layer. Bake for about 45-50 minutes, until the apple slices turn tender and soft. Remove and serve warm.

These are some of the delicious dessert recipes with low sugar content. Instead of sugar substitute, you can use applesauce. Also, make sure that the margarine is free of skim milk and trans-fats. You can prepare different apple dessert recipes by substituting the ingredients. Apple crisp recipe prepared with chocolate chips also tastes good.