Experimenting with Splenda: Apple Crisp

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monj

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I've been trying to adapt different recipes to use either less sugar or Splenda. This apple crisp recipe is my favorite, and the topping was still crunchy, even subbing in Splenda. Still not sure how good that is for you, but with a few diabetics in the family, I try to make desserts that they can enjoy. It's amazing how much of a difference it makes in the outcome of a recipe. Cakes come out a little drier, and I still haven't made a good cookie with Splenda yet!! smileys/frown.gif

Apple Crisp

5 cups sliced apples (About 6) Granny smith (I used Cortlands)

1 tbs lemon zest

1 tbs orange zest

2 tbs amaretto

2 tbs grand marnier

1 ½ tsp cinnamon

Topping

3/4 cup flour (I used whole wheat)

3/4 cup sugar (I used 1/2+ cup Splenda)

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 stick butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Toss apples, zests, liquers, and cinnamon in a bowl

Butter a 2 quart casserole dish, dump the apple mixture into the casserole

Topping: mix all dry ingredients together, then add the melted butter.

Batter will be moister/clumpier than normal. (due to Splenda) Drop spoonfuls onto the apples.

Bake uncovered at 350 for 1 hour

 
hi Mo, try using Xitol instead of Splenda. it's a bit more expensive but you use it like sugar,

it's actually good for you and you don't get that anise after taste that you get with other sugar subs. I get mine at a health food store.

 
I will. smileys/smile.gif Do you use it measure for measure, or is there a sub formula? I've tried agave, it's ok

 
I agree, Xylitol (I think that's what you meant) is one of the best sugar subs

No aftertaste.

I also really love maltitol, actually like it better than xylitol, but it doesn't do well in baked goods. It's great in stuff like pie fillings or mousses, though.

 
Once again, thanks all for your great replies. I will try one if not both smileys/smile.gif

 
I don't understand how it can be lower in calories and safe for diabetics if it contains 3 sugars!

I read the web site, but am still baffled... I sent for a free sample of the Whey-D though smileys/smile.gif

 
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