Cinnamon Stewed Peaches | Kevin Wagonfoot
I’ll be honest—when I first started cooking for my diabetes management, I thought I’d have to kiss desserts goodbye. Then I discovered this cinnamon stewed peaches recipe, and let me tell you, it changed everything. It’s the kind of dish that feels indulgent but doesn’t mess with your blood sugar.
The beauty of this one is its simplicity. You throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do the heavy lifting while you go about your day. By dinner time, your kitchen smells incredible and you’ve got a real dessert waiting for you.
Why This Works for Diabetic
What makes this work for a diabetic lifestyle is that we’re letting the natural sweetness of the peaches shine through without added sugars. The cinnamon amplifies that sweetness perception, so your taste buds think you’re indulging way more than you actually are. Plus, the fiber in the fruit helps keep things stable, and you’re getting portion control built right in. It’s the kind of everyday win that adds up over time.
Cinnamon Stewed Peaches
Cinnamon Stewed Peaches are a delightful, warm dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and spice. Utilizing fresh peaches, this simple slow cooker recipe makes for a comforting and diabetic-friendly
Ingredients
- 4 ripe peaches, sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Wash and slice the peaches, removing the pits.
- In a bowl, combine the sliced peaches with brown sugar substitute, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Add the water to the slow cooker and then layer the peach mixture on top.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, stir gently and let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition per serving
All recipes serve 2. All nutritional info is per serving.
Tips & Variations
- Use fresh peaches when they're in season—they're sweeter naturally and you'll need less help from other ingredients.
- Don't peel them first; the skin holds everything together and adds fiber. Just halve them and remove the pit.
- Let them cool slightly before serving. The flavors settle and deepen, and you get a nicer texture than eating them straight out of the cooker.
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