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Pumpkin Squares

Pumpkin Squares
"Since I was trying to steer clear of high-calorie desserts, I created this recipe so I could still enjoy the flavors of the holidays," explains Jennifer Geigel of Embrun, Ontario. "My family enjoys and requests this treat, which they say tastes like pumpkin pie. They can't believe it's light."
9 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 can (29 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar
  • 5 whole graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

Directions

  • In a saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 2
  • minutes. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely
  • dissolved. Add the pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, salt,
  • ginger and cloves. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce
  • heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove
  • from the heat; cool to room temperature. Stir in sugar substitute.
  • Line the bottom of an 8-in. square dish with graham crackers. Pour
  • pumpkin mixture over crackers. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve with whipped topping. Yield: 9 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 120 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 190 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1-1/2 starch.
© Taste of Home 2013