Savannah High Apple Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Savannah High Apple Pie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A hefty pie to feed a crowd

Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour, plus 3/4 cup for filling and 1 cup for streusel
2 cups butter-flavored solid shortening
1 tablespoon salt
3/4 cup cold water
24 apples, preferably Golden Delicious or Granny Smith, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups sugar, plus 4 tablespoons to sprinkle on top crust
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, plus 1 teaspoon for streusel
1/2 cup butter, softened, plus 4 tablespoons to top pie filling
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup pecans, divided
1/4 cup milk
2 cups (12 oz) melted caramel
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups pecan pieces, chopped

Instructions

*The number of apples depends on the size of the pie.
Preheat oven to 375 °.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Apples wi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savannah High Apple Pie good for PCOS?

Yes, this Savannah High Apple Pie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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