Sugar-Free Cherry Pie FIlling
Experience the joy of homemade desserts with our Sugar-Free Cherry Pie Filling! This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for low-carb and keto (and gluten-free) diets, allowing you to enjoy all your favorite sweet treats without the carbs. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it's the ideal addition to pies, pastries, and more. Unlock endless dessert possibilities with this versatile and guilt-free cherry pie filling.
Ingredients
- 6 cups cherries (pitted, fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2/3 cup Besti Monk Fruit and Allulose Powdered Sweetener
- 1/8 tsp pink salt
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepot, over medium-high heat, place the cherries, water, lemon juice, sweetener, and salt.
- Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, whisk in the zanthan gum and then reduce to a simmer.
- Stir frequently until cherries are very soft and sauce is thick (about 10-15 minutes).
- Turn off the heat, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- If using sour cherries, taste and add more sweetener if needed.
Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 46kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 32mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg
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