BERRY PIE ( DIABETIC FRIENDLY)

BERRY PIE ( Diabetic Friendly) image

Provided by penny jordan

Categories Pies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 c 1/3 c. granulated sugar, divided
1 tsp 1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pastry for 9-inch pie (from mix or homemade).
1 1/2 c 1 1/2 c. blackberries, fresh or frozen
1 1/2 c raspberries, fresh or frozen
1 1/2 c blueberries, fresh or frozen
1 Tbsp cornstarch
3 tsp freshly squeezed orange juice

Steps:

1. BERRY PIE Makes 9 servings *Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) *Baking Sheet lined with foil. 1. In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp. sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
2. 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pastry to 1/8 inch thick and cut into 9 pastry shapes of choice using a 3 1/2" shaped cookie cutter of your choice. Sprinkle with cinnamon mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Transfer to rack and let cool.
3. 3. In medium saucepan, combine blackberries, raspberries and blueberries. Add remaining sugar and cornstarch and toss to coat fruit. Add orange juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until mixture is slightly thickened. Let cool until just warm.
4. 4. Divide berry mixture among 9 individual dessert plates. Top each with a pastry shape of choice.
5. EXCHANGES PER SERVING: 1/2 starch 1/2 fruit 1/2 other carbohydrates 1 fat NUTRIENT ANALYSIS PER SERVING: Calories: 160 Protein: 2g Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 1g Carbs.: 27g Fiber: 3g Chol.: 0mg Sodium: 125mg.
6. *Berries are rich in antioxidants and fiber. This mouthwatering pie is the perfect dessert for a special festive meal.