Acid Jellies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 8 envelopes gelatin
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated lime zest
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
- Non-stick spray, for greasing pan
Instructions
- In small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup of water, gelatin, lime juice, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- In heavy small saucepan, place over medium heat, combine remaining 3/4 cup of water and 1 cup sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, cover and cook for 3 minutes. Remove lid and place candy thermometer on side of pan and cook until it reaches 300 degrees F. Remove from heat, add to gelatin mixture, return pan to low heat and stir constantly in order to dissolve gelatin completely. Add lemon and lime zest and stir to combine. Pour mixture into greased 8-inch by 8-inch pan and cool to room temperature. Do not refrigerate.
- Once cooled, cut into cubes and toss to coat in the remaining sugar. Store in airtight container for up to 4 days.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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