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Lower Sugar Carrot Muffins

These muffins are not sugar free, but are considerably lower in sugar. The molasses does add sugar (15 grams per Tablespoon, but that is divided between 12 muffins), and the prune puree/raisins as well, however it adds in fiber and nutrition. They give it a deep flavor, with lots of moistness, with out needing more… Continue reading Lower Sugar Carrot Muffins

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Instant Pot Apple-Pearsauce

Instant Pot Apple-Pearsauce Ingredients: 3 pounds apples 3 pounds pears 1 cup water ΒΌ cup bottled lemon juice 2 tsp ground cinnamon sweetener (see recipe) Directions: Wash, dry off and peel, then quarter and core apples, and then chop up. Add the apples, water, and cinnamon to the Instant Pot. Put on cover and seal… Continue reading Instant Pot Apple-Pearsauce

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Instant Pot Molasses Apple Butter

Using your Instant Pot to make apple butter is game changing. No baby sitting it for hours, no stirring, and it is done in a short time. You can water bath can it right away, and enjoy it for a long time. I prepped this in an 8 quart Instant Pot. A 6 quart is… Continue reading Instant Pot Molasses Apple Butter

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Depression Era Recipes: Hoover Stew

My Mom made a lot of Great Depression Era recipes when I was growing up. My Mom was a War Baby (born during WWII) and picked up the recipes from people she knew who were older, especially as my Dad was born in the Depression years. When I was young we lived more like it… Continue reading Depression Era Recipes: Hoover Stew

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Sugar Free Eggnog

In a world of sugar free and keto products, you'd think you would find sugar free eggnog in grocery stores. Yet, I haven't ever seen it. You can get it lactose free, almond milk, coconut milk, even oat milk based. But they all contain a lot of sugar, and most often, it is high fructose… Continue reading Sugar Free Eggnog