Lemony Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemony Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- Zest of two lemons in strips, white pith removed (about 2 tablespoons)
- 8 black peppercorns
- 11 cups hulled and halved (or quartered if very large) strawberries (about 4 pounds)
- 3 cups 1/2-inch-wide pieces rhubarb, halved if really thick (6 to 7 stalks, trimmed and leaves removed)
- 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed, strained lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed, strained orange juice
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup tapioca starch
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Soften 1 tablespoon of butter, and use it to grease the entire inside of the slow cooker crock. Place the lemon peel and peppercorns in a cheesecloth bag and tie with kitchen string. Add this bag plus the remaining butter (cut into eight pieces) and other filling ingredients to the slow cooker, and gently mix with a wooden spoon. Cover and cook on low until the fruit is softened, about 4 hours (there will still be some liquid).
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Lemony Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler 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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