Low Sugar Dessert Topping and Filling
Elevate your desserts with this luscious yet guilt-free Low Sugar Dessert Topping and Filling, a versatile recipe perfect for health-conscious indulgence. Made with a flavorful blend of mixed berries, unsweetened applesauce, and just a touch of honey or maple syrup, this recipe proves you don't need excess sugar to create amazing flavor. A hint of lemon juice adds brightness, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the perfect velvety texture. Ready in just 15 minutes, this topping is ideal for drizzling over pancakes, swirling into yogurt, or layering in cakes and pastries. Whether you're creating a breakfast treat or a show-stopping dessert, this naturally sweetened option will leave everyone craving more. Plus, it's refrigerator-friendly for make-ahead convenience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh or frozen berries (mixed: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Place the berries and applesauce in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries start to break down and release their juices.
3. Add the honey or maple syrup and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
4. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to form a slurry.
5. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while constantly stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
6. Continue cooking the mixture for another 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
7. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
8. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before serving as a topping or cooling completely if using as a filling.
9. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.3 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 616 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
