"Mapple" (Maple & Apple) Walnut Tart - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

"Mapple" (Maple & Apple) Walnut Tart
Servings: 8
Lunch

This "Mapple" (Maple & Apple) Walnut Tart is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Try this winning entry in the 2008 State Fair Pie Contest, a tasty maple-apple combination.

Ingredients

  • 1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Dash salt
  • 2 cups sliced peeled apples
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • Milk, if desired
  • Whipped cream, as desired
  • Additional maple syrup, as desired

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375 °F. In 10-inch tart pan, unroll 1 pie crust; press in bottom and up side of pan. Trim along pan edge to remove excess crust. Set aside.
  2. In large bowl, beat eggs, brown sugar, 3/4 cup maple syrup, the melted butter, flour and salt. Stir in apples and walnuts. Pour into crust-lined pan.
  3. Make lattice top using remaining crust. Cut crust into 1-inch wide strips. Place half of the strips across filling in pie plate. Place remaining strips crosswise across first strips. Trim ends of strips; seal edges. Brush top with milk.
  4. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Serve with whipped cream; drizzle with additional maple syrup. Cover and refrigerate any remaining pie.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples, Nuts, Walnuts.

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full) Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this "Mapple" (Maple & Apple) Walnut Tart recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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