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Cherry pie is a delightful dessert that’s loved by many, and this diabetic-friendly version ensures that everyone can enjoy it without worry.
By using sugar substitutes and a low-carb crust, this recipe maintains the classic taste while being mindful of blood sugar levels. Here’s a simple and tasty recipe for you to try:
Ingredients
• 5 cups of fresh cherries, pitted
• Zest and juice from one large lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup keto confectioners sweetener
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1 1/2 cups almond flour (for crust)
• 1/4 cup butter, melted (for crust)
• 1/4 cup keto confectioners sweetener (for crust)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
For the crust, mix almond flour, melted butter, and sweetener.
Press the mixture into a pie dish and bake for 10 minutes.
In a saucepan, combine cherries, lemon zest, lemon juice, almond and vanilla extracts, and sweetener.
Cook over medium heat until the cherries release their juices.
Sprinkle xanthan gum over the cherry mixture and stir well until thickened.
Pour the cherry filling into the pre-baked crust.
Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Nutrition (per slice)
• Calories: Approximately 200
• Carbohydrates: 15g (net carbs)
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 14g (mostly from healthy unsaturated fats)
