Basic Sweet Gumdop Chews No Sugar Added Recipes

VANILLA ALMOND BISCOTTI - NO SUGAR ADDED

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Combine dry ingredients and set aside.
• Use mixer to beat butter and splenda till light.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
• Add vanilla, stir.
• Remove bowl from mixer and stir in 1/2 of the flour mixture.
• Stir in milk.
• Add remaining flour mixture and combine well.
• Add chopped almonds and mix inches.
• Make into biscotti loaf or use the Pipe-N-Bake Biscotti pan like we do.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes.
• We like our biscotti soft, but if you don't you can put biscotti on a cookie sheet and return to the oven for 10 more minutes to crisp them.
• Enjoy!

BASIC SWEET GUMDOP CHEWS - NO SUGAR ADDED

Steps:

• Soften gelatin in 1 cup fruit juice in medium mixing bowl.
• Bring 1 cup juice to a boil and stir in gelatin/juice mix. continue stirring until gelatin is dissolved. Add remaining cup of juice.
• Pour into 8-inch square pan and refrigerate until firm. Cut into 1" squares to serve.

SICILIAN SPAGHETTI SAUCE (RAGU) NO SUGAR ADDED

Steps:

• Add the olive oil.
• chop cloves of garlic and add to the oil.
• sautee and add the onions until they are clear or translucent
• Try not to burn the garlic, as it will become bitter.
• Combine the meat and fry the meat, breaking it apart until it is browned and cooked.
• Add all to the sauce and continue to simmer for 40 minutes or more.

TRIPLE BERRY JAM, NO SUGAR ADDED

Steps:

• Mash berries by hand or use the food processor to make 4 cups of berry pulp (or just use your thawed frozen berries) Stir in pectin and let mixture stand for 10 minutes, stirring frequently Transfer to a large saucepan.
• Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute more.
• Remove from heat and stir in Equal (or splenda).
• Skim off foam, if necessary.
• Immediately fill hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
• Seal with lids and rings and let stand at room temperature for several hours.
• Jars should seal on their own, if they don't seal, use these first.
• Keeps 2 Weeks in the fridge, or 3 Mos in the freezer.
• You can also use plastic freezer containers for this.

YUMMY RAISIN TEA BISCUITS - NO SUGAR ADDED

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 450*.
• Soak raisins in hot water so they are moist for baking.
• Mix first five ingredients, cut in butter until it is pea sized.
• Add milk, stir to combine (don't over mix), dough will come together when kneaded.
• Drain raisins and stir until combined.
• Turn onto lightly floured surface, knead 8-10 times.
• Roll to 3/4" thickness, cut with biscuit cutter. 2" cutter makes 15 biscuits.
• Brush with milk and sprinkle with splenda (or sugar).
• Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 12-15 minutes.

APPLE SYRUP - NO SUGAR ADDED

Steps:

• Mix cornstarch in 1/2 cup water until smooth.
• Combine cornstarch mix, remaining water and concentrate in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constatnly, until syrup thickens. Season with spice to taste.
• Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers-reheat before serving. Will keep up to 10 days.