Xylitol is a natural sugar substitute with health benefits. It was discovered in 1891 by Emil Fischer, a German chemist, and it has been used as sweetener in the last 4 or 5 decades. It is present as a main ingredient in things that people consume daily without knowing that its there, like chewing gum, candy, etc. The popular Smint uses Xylitol as main sweetener.

One important factor that contributes to the increasing popularity of the Xylitol as a healthy natural sugar substitute is its efficiency in reducing dental problems such as cavities or plaque formation. Other characteristics of are its sweet taste, having less calories than sugar, and being a good alternative for people suffering from diabetes. The disadvantages of using Xylitol are that it is slow to digest in humans, and it can't be given to cats, dogs, or other pets.

Xylitol can be use in cooking recipes no matter what you are preparing: cakes, muffins, ice creams, pies, cookies, brownies, pancakes, or drinks. Here are some sweet Xylitol recipes that you can prepare. In this article you'll learn how to make the traditional apple pie, Chocolate cookies, and Corn flake cookies using Xylitol as sugar substitute.

Xylitol recipes

Xylitol recipe: Apple Pie

Ingredients for apple pie:
6-8 cups apples,
½ cup fruit juice,
½ cup Emerald Forest Erythritol or Xylitol,
1/3 cup arrowroot (or corn starch),
4 tablespoons lemon juice,
1 tsp. cinnamon,
1 tsp. nutmeg.

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 450. Wash and core the apples: you may peel them if you want. Mix the erythritol, the arrowroot and the lemon juice together over low heat. Whisk in spices. Pour over apples and blend until evenly coated.

Spread mixture into unbaked pie shell. Apples will shrink a bit when baking so overfill the pan. It’s optional to cover with a lattice or double crust. Bake for 15 minutes at 450 and then reduce heat to 350. Bake until golden (30-35 minutes). Pie will slice much easier if allowed to cool 5-10 minutes. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.

Xylitol recipe: Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients for chocolate cookies:
1 ½ Cup xylitol,
1 Tsp baking soda,
2 Cups all-purpose flour,
½ Tsp salt,
¾ Cup unsweetened cocoa powder,
1 Cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Directions:
Combine flour, salt, and baking soda, stir well. Add the other dry ingredients. Whip 1 ¼ cups of butter or shortening until light and fluffy. Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp. of vanilla and beat until mixed. Stir in the dry ingredients until everything is well combined. Drop teaspoons of dough on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes at 350 degrees.

Xylitol recipe: Cornflake Cookies

Ingredients for Corn flake cookies:
1 ¼ Cup xylitol,
2 ½ Cup coconut,
¼ Tsp salt,
1 ½ Cup corn flake cereal,
3 large eggs,
½ Tsp vanilla.

Directions:
Whip 3 egg whites until stiff. Add ½ tsp of vanilla extract. Stir in the dry ingredients until well combined. Drop teaspoons of dough on an un-greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes at 325 degrees F.

 

For more desserts and other recipes and the Xylitol Recipes Book "Sweeten Your Life The Xylitol Way", by Karen Edwards that teaches you dozens of recipes using a natural sugar substitute visit the Emerald Forest Xylitol website, where you can also learn more about Xylitol, the benefits and side effects, the risks, and buy Xylitol products online, such as Xylitol chewing gum, mints, Xylitol toothpaste, etc.