Sugar Free Rugelach

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 19

Healthy and Delicious Sugar Free Rugelach Recipe

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

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Rugelach is a traditional Jewish pastry that is often eaten during Hanukkah, Purim, or Shabbat. It is made from a combination of cream cheese and flour, which gives it a flaky texture. This sugar-free recipe uses apricot spreadable fruit instead of traditional fruit filling and raisins and walnuts to add natural sweetness. It can be served as a dessert or a snack with tea or coffee. Rugelach is easy to make and can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine and cream cheese together until light and fluffy.
2.	Gradually mix in flour and vanilla extract until well combined to form a dough.
3.	Split the dough into four equal size portions and shape each into a ball.
4.	Roll out each ball on a floured surface to a 9-inch circle.
5.	Spread 1/4 cup of apricot fruit spread over each circle, then sprinkle with raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon.
6.	Cut each circle into 12 wedges and roll up each wedge tightly from the wide end to the point.
7.	Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

This Sugar Free Rugelach recipe is not only delicious, but it is also good for people who have diabetes or want to avoid sugar in their diet.
The raisins have natural sweetness and the apricot fruit spread is sugar-free but still provides a fruity taste.
It is also a great way to add nuts to your diet, which can help to lower cholesterol.

CONS

The recipe includes margarine, which is higher in saturated fat than butter or oil.

It is recommended to consume these rugelach in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Sugar Free Rugelach recipe is a healthier version of the traditional recipe. It is free of refined sugar and contains natural sweetness from raisins and apricot fruit spread. Raisins are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also high in antioxidants which can help to prevent cellular damage. Nuts contain healthy fats, protein, and fiber which can help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

	1 cup margarine
	8 ounces cream cheese , softened
	2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
	2 teaspoons vanilla extract
	1 cup chopped raisins
	1 cup chopped walnuts
	2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
	1 cup apricot spreadable fruit