Apple Puffs

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CKD-friendly Apple Puffs, low in sodium, potassium, and phosphorus. Ideal for diabetes. Total prep and bake time: 1hr 20mins
Meal Type Breakfast , Brunch , Dessert , Easy , Side dish
Diets Low phosphorus , Low potassium , Low protein , Low sodium , Nut free , Vegetarian
Ingredients
Yield:
Serves 12
  • 1 can apple pie filling (21oz)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon rum extract
  • 1⅓ sheets of puff dough (8oz)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon powder sugar
Apple Puffs
Directions
Prep: 1 hr, Cook: 20 min, Total: 1 hr 20 min
  1. Thaw puff dough for 50 to 60 minutes if frozen at room temperature in the package.
  2. Pre-heat oven to 400° F.
  3. Pour the apple pie filling into a bowl, if the apples are sliced, cut them into thirds. Mix in cinnamon and rum extract.
  4. When the dough is thawed, unfold one sheet and cut into 9 equal squares. You will need one-third of the dough from the other sheet and cut this section into 3 more equal squares.
  5. Place each square into a muffin tin and spoon apple filling into each square.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Remove from muffin tins while warm and serve with sprinkled powdered sugar on top.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories 156
  • Carbohydrates 22 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1 g
  • Protein 1.5 g
  • Fat 7.3 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.7 g
  • Sodium 176 mg
  • Potassium 35.5 mg
  • Calcium 6.3 mg
  • Phosphorus 16.5 mg
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