About Apple (Recipes below...)
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” (Martin Luther)
GI:
Granny smith apples have a GI of 44, and Golden Delicious Apples a GI of 39. Not only are they low GI, but they are a good source of Vitamin C and fibre. In a number of recipes I have used apples to add sweetness to a dish in place of sugar. For a low GI diet, the old adage “an apple a day” really is a good rule of thumb!!!
Supply:
Apples are apples – right? Perhaps not… here is a list of varieties available in America: About Apples and here is a similar UK site: Orchard World
Consider growing your own, (more likely to be successful in a cooler climate). You can buy dwarf apple trees which only grow to 1-2 metres high from various stockists in Australia, including Kendall Farms.
How to choose ripe fruit:
Use your senses- when buying apples, smell one! A fresh apple will have a tangy, sweet aroma and make you feel awake! You may also notice your taste buds twinging as if you had already taken a bite. You can tell if an apple is floury/ grainy by gently bobbing it up and down in your hand. A fresh apple has high water content and will feel firm. An overripe apple will thud against your hand, and be lighter.
Storage:
Cool, dry, and away from overripe fruit or flowers or too much light.
Apple recipes
November 8th, 2009
Reminiscent of gingerbread, but with a delightfully fruity twist on top! I was hoping the mashed banana/ milk/ maple syrup combo would do the trick that brown sugar normally does for an upside down cake (no way I was using half a cup of sugar) — It didn’t caramelise in the way I had hoped. [...]
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October 22nd, 2009
The perfect way to start a weekend – I adapted our favourite banana pancakes recipe, this time sweetening the mixture with the grated apple. No added sugar, but it really doesn’t need it – round it off with piles of fresh fruit and some fat free, sugar free natural yoghurt. After that, all you need [...]
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September 7th, 2009
If, like my mum you are allergic to chocolate, you will know the pain of watching others eat chocolate fudge cake! When mum turned forty, I made a giant carob black forest cake for the party. This year, a smaller, apple based cake very similar to our pear fudge chocolate cake.
Melted carob drops, and after [...]
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July 23rd, 2009
This mouthwatering treat combines soft, thin slices of apple with a light custard and a nut base to die for — the pistachio nut flavour really comes through.
It’s great from a GI and cholesterol perspective: the nut base has white beans added which are low GI (31), has no butter or oil added, and is [...]
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July 12th, 2009
One of the most disappointing things about being on a diabetic diet is missing out on things. Saying no to rich desserts is fine most of the time-particularly if the blood sugar spike makes you feel unwell. There are some occasions though, like birthdays, when it is nice to be able to have a piece [...]
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July 1st, 2009
Inspiration for this delicious breakfast meal came from our all time favourite bakery: “Knead Bakers” in Hawthorn, Melbourne, Australia, who make a delicious porridge with maple syrup. If you are ever in the vicinity, you MUST go there. Not only do they make the most delicious organic sourdough bread, but their brunch menu is superb. They [...]
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June 27th, 2009
There is nothing like warm bread and milk for a feel good dessert on a cold winters night. This recipe was inspired by a scrumptious version of the dish I had at Forbes and Burton Restaurant on a cold weekend during a welcome long lunch. Their chef’s version at my best guess included cream, cinnamon, [...]
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