Peach and Blackberry Crisp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Peach and Blackberry Crisp is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds peaches (about 3), pitted and cut into 1/2-inch thick wedges
- 2 cups blackberries, picked over and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped lightly toasted pecans
- peach and brown sugar ice cream or vanilla cream as an accompaniment
Instructions
- In a large bowl toss the peaches and the blackberries gently with the cornstarch, the lemon juice, and the granulated sugar until the mixture is combined well. In a small bowl stir together the flour, the brown sugar, the oats, the salt, the cinnamon, and the nutmeg, add the butter, blending the mixture until it resembles coarse meal, and stir in the pecans. Spread the peach mixture in a 13- by 9-inch (3 quart) baking dish, sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over it, and bake the crisp in the middle of a preheated 350 °F. oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden. Serve the crisp with the ice cream.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Lemon.
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...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Peach and Blackberry Crisp recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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