Diabetic Recipes

Ginger Pear Compote

(makes about 2 cups)

A lovely alternative to applesauce. Another time, substitute ground cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg for the fresh ginger. It's excellent with veal chops, pork, and poultry.

1 1/2

pounds (720 g) Comice pears, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

1/2	cup (120 ml) water

1	teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract

1/4	cup (5 g) spoonable sugar substitute

1/2	tablespoon (7.5 ml) grated fresh ginger

1	tablespoon (12 g) margarine

Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring gently. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until pears are very tender, about 40 minutes.
Partially mash pears with a fork or potato masher. Return to a boil and cook, uncovered, until almost all liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm or cold.

Per 1/4 cup (23 g) serving:	63 calories (24% calories from fat), 0 protein, 2 g total fat (0.2 g saturated fat), 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 17 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:	1 carbohydrate (fruit)

Diabetes is a serious disease requiring professional medical attention. The information and recipes on this site, although as accurate and timely as feasibly possible, should not be considered as medical advice, nor as a substitute for the same. All recipes and menus are provided with the implied understanding that directions for exchange sizes will be strictly adhered to, and that blood glucose levels can be affected by not following individualized dietary guidelines as directed by your physician and/or health-care-team.