cherry pie addiction

[ladymacbeth]

Dammit.

I'm a vegetarian, pretty much a health nut, but I cannot get over this addiction to cherry pie. I've tried to cut it out, all that refined sugar and butter...oh, but, mmmmmm.

So, rather then deprive myself, I've decided to try and find a pleasant alternative. Does anybody know of a good cherry-pie, or cherry-pie-like pastry that is sugar-free or whatnot. I'm not really a big fan of low-fat stuff, just because they tend to make up for the "low fat" by loading up on sugar. Or, even a recipe might help, though I'm not a great cook. I know this might sound silly, but I'm totally serious. If I can't find something soon, I'm going to end up at Denny's at four in the morning with my face buried in a giant pie...

thanks!

 

[KBgrl]

That WAS funny. Can't help ya though -- sorry. I'm not addicted to cherry pie... I do like bluerberry though

anywho -- Look up some stuff on internet. Maybe you can find something.. gooood luck with your quest.

 

[NubianBeauty]

@ KB!

 

[KBgrl]

@ KB!

oooooo come on NBBBBBB have a lil sense of humor. WHO luuuvs uuuuuuuu !??!??! WHO?!?!??!!?!?

 

[NubianBeauty]

 

[KEL]

I haven't tried either of these but they sound ok

Cherry Pie and Whipped Topping-Diabetic
yield: 1 pie

PREBAKED SINGLE PIE CRUST
1 tablespoon CORNSTARCH
2 can 16 OZ. UNSWEETENED RED CHERRIES
1/4 teaspoon ALMOND FLAVORING
1 c LIQUID FROM THE CHERRIES
1 c SUGAR SUBSTITUTE


Pie: Drain cherries well, reserving 1 cup liquid.
Set cherries aside and combine 1 cup liquid and cornstarch.
Cook and stir over moderate heat until thickened and transparent and the starchy taste is gone.
Remove from heat and add sugar substitute, almond flavoring and cherries.
Taste and add more sweetener, if desired.
Cool to room temperature.
Spread filling evenly in crust. Let set at least 15 minutes.

topping
1/2 c INSTANT DRY MILK
2 tablespoon SUGAR
1/2 c COLD WATER
1/4 c DRY SUGAR SUBSTITUTE (OPT)
2 tablespoon LEMON JUICE
1/2 teaspoon VANILLA

Topping: Combine dry milk and water and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Beat at high speed for 4 minutes.
Add lemon juice to whipped milk and beat at high speed for 4 minutes.
Stir in the sugar and sugar substitute while it is being beaten.
Add vanilla to whipped topping and refrigerate until use. From "The New Diabetic Cookbook" by Mabel Cavaiani,R.D.

Pear-Cherry Crisp

5 cups thinly sliced, peeled, ripe pears
1/3 cup dried tart cherries, cranberries or blueberries
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1/2 cup regular rolled oats
3 tablespoons brown sugar, plus 3 packets heat-stable sugar substitute (or 1/3 cup packed brown sugar)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup vanilla or lemon fat-free yogurt with sweetener

Step 1: For filling, in a bowl toss together the pears; cherries, cranberries or blueberries; honey; and lemon peel. Spoon into a 2-quart square baking dish.

Step 2: For topping, in a medium bowl stir together the oats, brown sugar plus sugar substitute or brown sugar, flour and ginger. Cut in butter or margarine until crumbly. Sprinkle topping over the filling.

Step 3: Bake in a 375 [degrees] oven about 35 minutes or until the pears are tender. Serve with yogurt. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition facts per serving: 231 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 54 mg sodium, 47 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber and 3 g protein. Daily Value: 7% vit. A, 9% vit. C, 3% calcium and 6% iron.

 

[VeggieLifterChick]

As for the sugar substitute, try Splenda. Its good for baking and it doesn't have any known carcinogens. It also tastes pretty good.

 

[VeggieLifterChick]

It also measures exactly the same as real sugar.

 

[Sassy69]

She's my cherry pie, cool drinka water....


hell i can't remember all the words.. I also thought of our own leggy girl Cherry Pie!

... ok no more random thoughts.

 

[luvs2workout]

such a sweet surprise..tastes so good, make a grown man cry sweet cherry pie.....