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Cranberry Apple Dessert Risotto - Diabetic Friendly Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Splenda brown sugar mix, packed (or more if desired) .
  • 1 1/2 c golden delicious apples, peeled, finely sliced .
  • 3 1/2 c skim milk (or 3 1% low-fat milk) .
  • 1/2 c arborio rice .
  • 1 cinnamon stick .
  • 1 1/2 c apple cider .
  • 1/2 c dried cranberries (or whatever fruit you choose) .
  • 1 pinch salt .
  • 1 tbsp butter or canola oil .
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions
  • Step #1 In a small bowl, cover dried fruit with boiling water.
  • Step #2 Set aside for 20 to 30 mins to plump.
  • Step #3 Heat milk, cinnamon stick & salt on the stovetop or in microwave until steaming hot, but not boiling.
  • Step #4 Remove from the heat, cover & set aside to steep.
  • Step #5 In a heavy, deep sauté pan or Dutch oven, heat butter or oil over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #6 Add apple & cook, until tender, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 mins.
  • Step #7 Add rice & cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds.
  • Step #8 Add 3/4 c apple cider & cook, until most of the liquid has evaporated, stirring, 1 to 2 mins.
  • Step #9 Add the remaining 3/4 c of the apple cider & cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Step #10 Add Splenda & mix well.
  • Step #11 Add 1/2 c of the warm milk & the cinnamon stick to the rice mixture & cook, until almost all of it has been absorbed, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 mins.
  • Step #12 Continue cooking & stirring, 1/2 c at a time, adding remaining milk, until the rice is tender & the risotto has a creamy consistency.
  • Step #13 Total cooking time will be about 20 mins.
  • Step #14 Remove from the heat & discard cinnamon stick.
  • Step #15 Drain fruit & stir in theto risotto, along with vanilla.
  • Step #16 Let cool for at least 10 mins before serving warm.
  • Enjoy the Cranberry Apple Dessert Risotto - Diabetic Friendly recipe

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