How to Make Cherry Topping using Stevia

Stevia is a natural extract that can replace most sugars and sugar substitutes, however using it cooking requires a bit of experimentation. I am going to do a recipe that I have tested with stevia for those who wish to try it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/4 stevia
• 1 cup fresh bing cherries pitted
• 1/2 cup purified water
• tart shell or ice cream

1. In a small sauce pan dissolve the Stevia in the purified water. Reduce until it begins to thicken slightly

2. Add the bing cherries to the mix and let them simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Or until the cherries begin to soften enough to lose their shape.

3. Either put the cherries mix in a tart shell and bake, or chill and use to top your favorite Ice cream.

Tips & Warnings

• If you find that this recipe is too sweet or not sweet enough, experiment with more or less Stevia.
• Do NOT let the mixture boil, this will tend to break down the Stevia and reduce it's nutritional value
• Be very careful about using Stevia as a diabetic, make sure it is approved by your doctor, it should not be a problem but every diabetic reacts to new things in a different way.

[CieranJR]

on 10/18/2009 To Ham404040
Sorry it is supposed to be 1/4 cup.

[ham404040]

on 10/16/2009 is that 1/4 cup or a 1/4 tsp you didn't specify?

[smilesatme1]

on 8/28/2008 Thank you! Good tips

[lethrsubby]

on 7/13/2008 I cant wait to try this recipe.. excellent !

[amylaine]

on 6/11/2008 sounds great