There are so many sweet treats being shared this time of year, most made with sickly-sweet REFINED sugar and corn syrup that dramatically spike our blood sugar and set us up for weight gain. The 12 Days of Christmas may better be described as The 12 Days of Sugar Coma…lol!
Don’t get me wrong, I’m certainly no Scrooge when it comes to holiday indulgences; but I’d rather make treats that contain wholesome sweeteners and fruit, rather than REFINED and overly sweet sugar. Healthier treats are just as much fun and leave us all a lot healthier and ultimately happier
8 cups chopped apples, peaches and other stone fruit
¼ cup coconut oil
¼ cup coconut palm sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon rum
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot. Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the fruit is very tender, remove from heat and serve warm. Garnish with more coconut sugar and cinnamon.
Calories: 69
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Sodium: 2mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 0g
Sugar: 11g