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By Fran Raboff and Lynn Bassler
Posted July 23rd, 2007
Servings: 8
Author Notes: This diabetic friendly recipe was given to us by diabetic cooking guru Marilyn Helton. This exquisite dessert of German origin was taken from a handwritten recipe found tucked inside an old cookbook and is reprinted from Naturally Sweet, by Fran Raboff & Lynn Bassler, published by The Crossing Press, Freedom, CA; unfortunately now out of print.

For lots more diabetic cooking tips and recipes, click here to visit Marilyn's website, Cinnamon Hearts.
Ingredients: Pastry:
4 tablespoons 30% fat-reduced margarine
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
grated zest of 1 lemon
2-4 tablespoons frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed

Filling:
1-1/2 pounds pitted prunes
grated zest of 1 lemon
juice of 1 lemon

Meringue Topping:
3 egg whites at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped almonds
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°.

Lightly grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan with removable bottom.

To make pastry, cut the margarine into the flour until it looks like coarse meal. Add the egg, lemon rind and enough apple juice concentrate to hold the mixture together. Pat the dough into the tart pan. Press the dough up long the sides to form a rim about 1-1/2-inches tall. Set aside.

To make the filling, place the prunes in a saucepan with enough water to cover and cook until soft. Drain well and chop fine. Add the lemon zest and juice. Allow the mixture to cool. Spoon into the unBaked pastry crust.

To make meringue topping, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and salt; continue beating until stiff, but not dry. Fold in the applesauce and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Spread on top of the prune mixture. Sprinkle the almonds and remaining cinnamon over top. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the meringue is lightly browned. Cool the tart in its pan on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Exchanges:
1 Bread
1/2 Protein
2 Fruit
2-1/2 Fats



 

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