Sugar Free Peach

Sugar free peach recipes are generally prepared for diabetics. Peaches are rich in fructose and fiber and they cannot be considered as sugar free. However, diabetics can use natural unsweetened sugar free peach juice or peach puree to make desserts that they can consume safely.

Sugar free peach juice, concentrate and puree can be consumed by dieters and diabetics in limited amounts. Peaches have 17g of carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are broken down during the digestive process to form sugars which are absorbed into blood. As the carbohydrate content of a peach is relatively low, it can be consumed safely in limited amounts by diabetics.

 

Sugar free peach products are safe for diabetics, dieters, and for people who have been recommended a low sugar diet. However, nutritionists recommend that diabetics check their blood sugar levels 2 hours after consuming the fruit. If blood sugar levels are too high, then the amount of fruit that is consumed has to be automatically reduced.

 

Culinary Uses of the Sugar Free Peach Products

Sugar free peach juice, concentrate and purees are commercially made for sale in the form of canned products. These liquids and pastes are used as natural sweeteners in sugar free cakes, breads, muffins and cupcakes.

 

Popular Sugar Free Peach Recipes

 

  • Sugar free peach cobblers are made by using sliced peaches or canned peaches. The peaches are sautéed in butter and then tipped into a thick sauce made from flour, milk and Splenda. This is baked to make a thick crunchy buttery cake that is completely sugar free. The pie is topped with a whipped meringue and baked again.

 

  • Sugar free peach jam is very easy to make as it is made by simmering whole peaches. The natural pectin content of the peach automatically produces a great jam without the need for additional sugar or gelatin. However, orange juice or pineapple juice may be added to thin down the jam.

 

Nutritive Value of Sugar Free Peach

A single serving of medium sugar free peach will contain 68 calories.  The total carbohydrate of the fruit is 17g, the protein content of the fruit is 2g, the potassium content of the fruit is 140mg and the Vitamin C content of the fruit is 8% of the recommended daily intake.