Apple Cutie Pies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Lunch

This Apple Cutie Pies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lindsay Funston Cuter than traditional apple pie and cookies.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. butter
3 Granny Smith apples, finely chopped
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tbsp. ground nutmeg
1 tbsp. corn starch
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Flour, for work surface
2 refrigerated pie crusts (such as Pillsbury)
1 c. caramel (warmed in microwave to make spreadable if necessary)
Egg wash, for brushing
2 tbsp. cinnamon sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make apple pie filling: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped apples and cook until beginning to soften, then add sugar and brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and stir. Let cook a few minutes more, then add cornstarch and lemon juice. Remove from heat and let slightly cool.
Roll out refrigerated pie crusts on a floured work surface. Slice one into long 1/2" thick lattice strips. Set aside.
Spread the second pie crust with caramel.
Top with apple pie filling.
Top half the lattice strips going one direction and then top the remaining half going the other direction.
Use a cookie or biscuit cutter to cut small rounds. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet. Discard scraps.
Brush cookies with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Lemon, 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). Lemons ca...

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals

Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule

Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in

Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apple Cutie Pies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Apple Cutie Pies 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?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 10 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Lunch

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

Hormone-Supporting PCOS Apple Crisp Healthy Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake Spiced Apple and Walnut Cake PCOS Friendly Protein Brownie - Peanut Butter Swirl Protein Brownies PCOS Friendly Zucchini Muffins - Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Browse All Lunch Recipes