Christmas Fruitcake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Dessert

This Christmas Fruitcake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Ann Taylor Pittman You can still decorate a special cake for Santa by reserving some of the fruit and arranging it on top of the batter. Substitute any type of nut for pistachios, if you prefer. Covering the cake locks in steam as it cooks, kee

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 cup raisins
2/3 cup dried currants
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup finely chopped dried figs
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup dark rum (such as Myers's), divided
1 teaspoon grated orange rind

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 °.
Coat an 8 x 4 –inch loaf pan with cooking spray; dust pan with 2 teaspoons flour. Set aside.
Combine raisins, dried currants, pistachios, dried apricots, dried figs, and 1 1/2 tablespoons flour in a medium bowl; toss well to coat.
Weigh or lightly spoon 4. 5 ounces flour (about 1 cup) into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, egg substitute, 1/4 cup rum, and rind. Add flour mixture to pan, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Gradually fold in fruit mixture. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Cover with foil.
Bake at 325 ° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Pierce top of cake several times with a wooden pick, and brush the remaining 1/4 cup rum over top of warm cake. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Remove cake from pan. Wrap cake in plastic wrap, then wrap in foil. Refrigerate 24 hours before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Christmas Fruitcake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Christmas Fruitcake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. 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 12 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.

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