Diabetic Fruit Cakes

Forget everything you think you know about fruit cake. This diabetic-friendly version is moist, warmly spiced, and loaded with plump raisins that do most of the sweetening work on their own.

Unsweetened applesauce keeps the crumb incredibly tender while adding a subtle apple flavor that pairs naturally with the cinnamon and nutmeg. Just two tablespoons of liquid sweetener rounds out the sweetness without sending your blood sugar on a roller coaster.

Baked in loaf pans, these are ideal for slicing and sharing during the holidays, wrapping up as gifts, or keeping in the freezer for whenever you need a spiced treat with your afternoon tea.

Kitchen Tips

• Cook the raisins until all the water is absorbed; this plumps them up and concentrates their natural sweetness
• Let the raisin mixture cool before adding the eggs so they don’t scramble
• Test for doneness with a toothpick at the hour mark; ovens vary, and a moist cake is better than an overbaked one
• These freeze beautifully wrapped tightly in plastic for up to 3 months