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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert prepared with protein-free flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, peanut oil, apples, orange marmalade, lemon

Ingredients

for 6-8 people:

Protein-free flour – 250 g (8.8 oz / ≈ 2 cups)

Sugar – 80 g (2.8 oz / ≈ ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon)

Baking powder – 1 teaspoon (≈ 4 g / 0.14 oz)

Salt – 1 pinch (≈ 1 g / 0.03 oz)

Hot water – 100 g / 100 ml (3.4 fl oz / ≈ ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon)

Peanut oil – 60 g / 60 ml (2 fl oz / ≈ ¼ cup)

Apples – 2 medium (≈ 300 g / 10.6 oz total)

Orange or apricot jam – 4–5 tablespoons (≈ 80–100 g / 2.8–3.5 oz)

Lemon juice – from 1 lemon (≈ 2–3 tablespoons / 30–45 ml)

Method

Cut the apples with all the peel into thin slices

Pour in lemon juice and set aside.

In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, oil and water until you have a soft and well blended dough.

Grease and flour a 26 cm baking pan

Roll out the dough with your hands.

Fill with a light layer of jam.

Set some aside to brush on top.

Place the apples on top, overlapping them slightly.

Dilute the remaining jam with very little water, 1 tablespoon and cook in the microwave or on the stove.

Brush the apples with jam.

Bake in the oven at 180 ° in the lower part of the oven for about 35-40 minutes, until it is golden brown.

Halfway through cooking, cover the apples with aluminum foil so as not to darken.

Allergens

Protein-free flour: gluten-free

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Jam: citrus intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Peanut seed oil: peanuts included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Protein-free flour: indicated in case of kidney failure or liver dysfunction.

It stimulates the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Orange marmalade It provides immediately usable energy, counteracts cholesterol with the presence of pectin, counteracts constipation. It provides heat-stable vitamins and mineral salts. Oranges provide flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune and cardiovascular systems: also indicated for nephropathic patients; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Apple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Peanut oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Useful for liver function for the supply of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Renal impairment

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis (Inflammation and Injury of the Oral Cavity)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)