My niece has been a diabetic since she was 2 years old, and she has asked for homemade candy for christmas because she does not get it any other time of year. She is totally insulin dependant and has recently started useing splenda instead of other sugar substitutes and it seems to work better for her with less side affects than the others. Thanks.
2006-10-30 06:46:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
My grama is diabetic and she loves these. Enjoy
Ingredients
1 lb milkcote coating
Directions
In the top of a double boiler, melt milkcote over hot, not boiling
water. Paint sides and bottoms of candy cups or small baking cups
with melted coating, using a good quality 1-inch brush. Freeze until
firm. Remove from freezer and fill to within 1/16-inch from the top
with dietetic jellies, peanut butter filling, nut meats, raisins, or
any filling a diabetic may eat. Add milkcote to cover top and seal
edges. Chill again until top is firm. Store candies in their paper
cups. Source: Ideals Candy Cookbook by Mildred Brand
Copyright-MCMLXXIX By Mildred Brand, Milwaukee, Wis. 53201
From: Jeffrey Dean Date: 11-18-93
Servings: 1
2006-10-30 06:50:17 · answer #1 · answered by Zsoka 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Home cooks do not have the ingredients necessary to make sugar-free candy.
I'd suggest you purchase her some sugar-free candy from Russel Stover, Brach's, or Whitman's instead. Warn her that more than a couple bites per day will cause diarrhea.
2006-10-30 06:49:49 · answer #2 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋