Apple Cobbler
Taste of Home's Down-Home Diabetic Cookbook
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My daughter-in-law is a diabetic, so I came up with this recipe especially for her. But this cobbler is so good, the whole family enjoys it!
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Microwave
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups sliced peeled apples (about 3 large)
- 3/4 cup water, divided
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Artificial sweetener equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons shortening
- 5 tablespoons fat-free milk
Directions:
Put the apples, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice and salt in a microwave-safe 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir, then cook 2 minutes more. Combine the cornstarch, sweetener cinnamon and remaining water; stir into hot apples. Microwave for 30 seconds.
For topping, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture forms small crumbs. Stir in milk with a fork. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto hot apple mixture. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes. Yield: 4 servings. Editor's Note: Use an artificial sweetener recommended for baking, such as Sweet N Low or Sweet One.