Note to self: Read Label, then ......

[SWUSA_]

I just wasted 30 calories and 8 carbs by "cleaning" the applebutter spoon by putting it into my mouth after making toast for my mother. I am so annoyed. This brand of applebutter Mussleman's has more sugar and less spice than the Amish applebutter we usually buy or make. I read the label after I had already swallowed it and thought-"Wow!-I can really taste the sugar in that applebutter-I must be getting used to not eating added sugar." One Tablespoon contains 30 calories and 8 carbs! It is very thick and so sticks to both sides of the spoon and makes a mess in the dishwasher. Applebutter is made by peeling and boiling apples down with a small amount of sugar or honey and lots of cinnamon and nutmeg-sometimes ginger too. It generally is a less sweet version of jam but not this bottle-and we bought a quart of it. I was rushed at the store and did not fully read the label there. I am recommitted to reading labels of any prepared food that I buy. Is anyone else "tasting" goodies as they prepare food for their family this holiday? Has anyone else had this annoying experience in buying a product they thought would be lower carb and found that it was instead very high carb?

 

[asparagusp]

It's not that high Swusa! I hope you enjoyed it!

 

[asparagusp]

For those who were as puzzled as I was apple butter is according to Google -

Apple butter is a highly concentrated form of apple sauce produced by long, slow cooking of apples with cider or water to a point where the sugar in the apples caramelizes, turning the apple butter a deep brown. The concentration of sugar gives apple butter a much longer shelf life as a preserve than apple sauce.

 

[Freema]

no but admit I took a brown Christmas cookie in one of the shops today and another yeaterday... 3-5 grams of cookie can´t be that bad when I do count it into my whole carb-counting http://nordicfoodliving.com/danish-brown-cookies-brunkager/

 

[peterjones6000]

I just wasted 30 calories and 8 carbs by "cleaning" the applebutter spoon by putting it into my mouth after making toast for my mother. I am so annoyed. This brand of applebutter Mussleman's has more sugar and less spice than the Amish applebutter we usually buy or make. I read the label after I had already swallowed it and thought-"Wow!-I can really taste the sugar in that applebutter-I must be getting used to not eating added sugar." One Tablespoon contains 30 calories and 8 carbs! It is very thick and so sticks to both sides of the spoon and makes a mess in the dishwasher. Applebutter is made by peeling and boiling apples down with a small amount of sugar or honey and lots of cinnamon and nutmeg-sometimes ginger too. It generally is a less sweet version of jam but not this bottle-and we bought a quart of it. I was rushed at the store and did not fully read the label there. I am recommitted to reading labels of any prepared food that I buy. Is anyone else "tasting" goodies as they prepare food for their family this holiday? Has anyone else had this annoying experience in buying a product they thought would be lower carb and found that it was instead very high carb?

Very naughty but where can I get it, or I will have to try and make it

 

[SWUSA_]

Very naughty but where can I get it, or I will have to try and make it

The best place to get it are the Amish Shoppes here (USA)-I think it might be best to try and make it though. I will look for a recipe for you.
This website is good:
www.countryfarm-lifestyles.com/amish-recipes.html

Just ask me if you do not understand the measurements or directions. Sour apples make the best applebutter. It is a diet food for them because it is low fat and traditionally made with many spices so you just use a small amount in place of butter and jam.
Wait though-it is high carb-that was he point of the post.

 

[peterjones6000]

The best place to get it are the Amish Shoppes here (USA)-I think it might be best to try and make it though. I will look for a recipe for you.
This website is good:
www.countryfarm-lifestyles.com/amish-recipes.html

Just ask me if you do not understand the measurements or directions. Sour apples make the best applebutter. It is a diet food for them because it is low fat and traditionally made with many spices so you just use a small amount in place of butter and jam.
Wait though-it is high carb-that was he point of the post.

Thanks, I would like the recipe I know its high carb, BUT I have to have something enjoyable

 

[SWUSA_]

Thanks, I would like the recipe I know its high carb, BUT I have to have something enjoyable

Peter I sent you a private message with the recipe in it. Enjoy -but a little goes a long way-and it may raise your BG a lot.

 

[peterjones6000]

Peter I sent you a private message with the recipe in it. Enjoy -but a little goes a long way-and it may raise your BG a lot.

Thank you! Its only Christmas once a year

 

[SWUSA_]

Thank you! Its only Christmas once a year

Have a Holly, Jolly Merry Christmas.!