Hot Night in Normandy - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Hot Night in Normandy is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This sweet, warming rum drink starts with a homemade caramel base — a perfect after-dinner drink to serve alongside (or in place of) dessert.

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. fresh lemon juice
2 c. Cruzan Black Strap
2 tbsp. butter
Zest of one orange
1/2 gal. good quality apple cider
1 whole nutmeg
1 tbsp. cloves
1 stick cinnamon
2 c. Cruzan White Rum
1 c. Calvados Menorval

Instructions

Put the sugar and lemon juice over medium heat. Do not stir. The sugar will melt and turn brown. When it starts to steam add the Black Strap, stirring. Next add the butter. Take off heat. Now you have caramel. You can use the same pot, throw the zest, cider, and spices (grate the nutmeg) in on top of the caramel. Leave over low heat for about an hour. Add the liquor, strain, and smile.

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

Is Hot Night in Normandy good for PCOS?

Yes, this Hot Night in Normandy 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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