Not Sugar!

Since we've discovered how damaging added sugar is to our family, particularly to Grace, I've tried to find some items we really enjoy, like desserts, that do not include any added sugar or artificial sweeteners.

Yesterday I made some yogurt with plain yogurt, chopped fresh strawberries, and a small spoon of apple juice concentrate and Trevor said it was the best yogurt he's ever eaten. Today I am making one of our family favorite desserts from a book called "Sugar-Free Desserts ~ Naturally Sweetened with Fruits & Juices". Oh, I can't wait to gobble it up, it is such a yummy apple crisp and I don't have to worry about the sugar high after we enjoy it. :)


Apple Crisp

1 cup plus 3T frozen thawed unsweetened apple juice concentrate
1/4 cup uncooked rolled oats
4 large cooking apples peeled cored and sliced (approx. 6 cups sliced apples)
3/4 cup raisins
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon plus 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup cold butter

Preheat oven to 375. Combine 3 Tbsp apple juice concentrate and oats; mix well and set aside. Combine apples and raisins in large bowl; set aside. Combine cornstarch, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix well then add remaining 1 cup apple juice concentrate. Add to apple mixture and mix to coat. spoon into 8X8 baking pan. Combine flour and remaining 1/2 tsp cinnamon in bowl; cut in butter till crumbly. Add oat mixture. Sprinkle over apples and bake for 35 minutes or until apples are tender.