Has anyone made strawberry pie with Splenda??

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jdier
jdier Posts: 110 Member
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I would love to make a strawberry pie and want to use Splenda so I don't have to feel guilty. Has anyone tried this? What was the outcome? Does it taste like a normal pie? What is your recipe? Thanks!!!

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  • crystaltrejo
    crystaltrejo Posts: 263 Member
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    Yes i have made it and yes it tastes fabulous. I made a strawberry one with FF cool whip and a light graham cracker crust, it was a hit. If you check out my profile I'll put a pic up of it.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
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    Yes I make it with splenda and sugar free strawberry jello, it is awesome!!!! I have brought it to many get togethers and potlucks and get nothing but positive responses and people asking for the recipe. As far as the actual recipe I don't have it with me but I can get it and send it to you :)
  • jdier
    jdier Posts: 110 Member
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    Do you know if I want to make a regular strawberry pie- how much Splenda would I use?
  • jdier
    jdier Posts: 110 Member
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    Do you know if I want to make a regular strawberry pie- how much Splenda would I use?
  • jdier
    jdier Posts: 110 Member
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    Do you know if I want to make a regular strawberry pie- how much Splenda would I use?
  • Hannah_92
    Hannah_92 Posts: 26
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    I would rather use normal sugar but put less in and have a smaller piece. You should really look up splenda before you use it because it has been known to cause heart palpitations, liver and kidney problems.

    "While Splenda® may be safer than aspartame (Nutrasweet®, Equal®)--which is linked to leukemia and lymphoma--there still has not been enough convincing evidence to prove Splenda®'s safety." - http://www.quick-weightloss-solutions.com/dangers-of-splenda.html

    Good luck!
  • jipper44
    jipper44 Posts: 111
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    I'm pretty cautious when it comes to replacing sugar in recipes with artificial sweeteners. Both white sugar and artificial sweeteners are incredibly processed. Do some research on sweeteners and come to your own conclusion. I'd rather have fresh strawberries with all their natural antioxidants, fiber, and natural sweetness (and who doesn't love ~50 calories per cup??) than strawberry jello-splenda-pie any day.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
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    Do you know if I want to make a regular strawberry pie- how much Splenda would I use?

    It measures cup for cup just like sugar...but I use a little less than the recipe calls for because it's pretty sweet.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
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    I'm pretty cautious when it comes to replacing sugar in recipes with artificial sweeteners. Both white sugar and artificial sweeteners are incredibly processed. Do some research on sweeteners and come to your own conclusion. I'd rather have fresh strawberries with all their natural antioxidants, fiber, and natural sweetness (and who doesn't love ~50 calories per cup??) than strawberry jello-splenda-pie any day.

    There are 4 cups of fresh strawberries in the pie....it doesn't call for much splenda or jello. It is a TREAT that is made once in awhile. I know the pro and cons and still chose to use it rarely. There is always something with everything out there that we should or shouldn't eat for one reason or another but as long as it's once in awhile I think it is ok.
  • calibri
    calibri Posts: 439 Member
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    I would rather use normal sugar but put less in and have a smaller piece. You should really look up splenda before you use it because it has been known to cause heart palpitations, liver and kidney problems.

    "While Splenda® may be safer than aspartame (Nutrasweet®, Equal®)--which is linked to leukemia and lymphoma--there still has not been enough convincing evidence to prove Splenda®'s safety." - http://www.quick-weightloss-solutions.com/dangers-of-splenda.html

    Good luck!
    Incorrect, there are numerous studies citing the safety of sucralose (Splenda).

    http://www.scielo.cl/pdf/ijmorphol/v27n1/art40.pdf
    http://www.kon.org/urc/frank.html
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19464334

    Nothing better to treat unfounded hysteria than research.
  • jdier
    jdier Posts: 110 Member
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    Thanks, everyone!
  • zcosborne86
    zcosborne86 Posts: 50
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    This is great! Bump

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