Cranberry Apple Dessert Risotto - Diabetic Friendly Recipe

Name: Cranberry Apple Dessert Risotto - Diabetic Friendly
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup dried cranberries (or whatever fruit you choose); 3 ½ cups skim milk (or 3 1% low-fat milk); 1 cinnamon stick; 1 pinch salt; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 ½ cups golden delicious apples, peeled, finely diced; ½ cup arborio rice; 1 ½ cups apple cider; 1 tablespoon Splenda brown sugar blend, packed (or more if desired); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Servings: persons

½ cup dried cranberries (or whatever fruit you choose)
3 ½ cups skim milk (or 3 1% low-fat milk)
1 cinnamon stick
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 ½ cups golden delicious apples, peeled, finely diced
½ cup arborio rice
1 ½ cups apple cider
1 tablespoon Splenda brown sugar blend, packed (or more if desired)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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

365

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup dried cranberries (or whatever fruit you choose), 3 ½ cups skim milk (or 3 1% low-fat milk), 1 cinnamon stick, 1 pinch salt, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Apple Dessert Risotto - Diabetic Friendly falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cranberry Apple Dessert Risotto - Diabetic Friendly

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