Fancy a comforting, slightly spicy, guilt-free dessert?
Archie reveals the recipe for Yushi (@yushi_naturalcakes) , pastry chef committed to a healthy and creative approach.
This revisited gingerbread is both:
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Light
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Low in sugar
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Rich in taste
…and subtly enhanced by our Archie cider vinegar.
Ingredients
For 3 to 4 people
Homemade applesauce:
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200 g apples (peeled and chopped)
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80g of unsweetened apple juice
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2 tsp Archie'v apple cider vinegar
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5 g of NH pectin
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1 pinch of salt
Gingerbread:
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70 g of T45 flour
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30 g of almond powder
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2 tsp gingerbread spice mix
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3 g of baking powder
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15 g of coconut sugar
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1 egg
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50g of unsweetened apple juice
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1 pinch of salt
For the finish
Yushi's suggestion
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Apple slices
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Cranberries
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Cinnamon sticks
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Star anise
Preparation
1. Applesauce
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In a saucepan, combine apples, juice, Archie'v cider vinegar, cinnamon, and salt.
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Mix everything together to obtain a puree.
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Heat, add the pectin and bring to a boil.
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Let cook for 2 to 3 more minutes.
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Refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Gingerbread
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Sift together flour, almond powder, spices and baking powder.
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Stir in the apple juice, coconut sugar, and salt.
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Add the egg, mix well.
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Pour into a buttered mold.
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Bake at 175°C for 25 minutes.
3. Training
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Unmold the gingerbread while it is still warm.
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Using a piping bag, pipe dots of compote on top.
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Decorate with fruit, whole spices or zest as you wish.
A recipe by Yushi
Yushi, based in France, was surprised by the lack of truly healthy desserts on our shelves.
With her low-sugar, high-flavor creations, she proves that dessert can have its place in a wellness routine.
Her favorite tip? Replacing excess sugar with:
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homemade compotes
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unsweetened juices
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cider vinegars for acid/sugar balance
Up to you !
A light, sweet gingerbread, boosted with goodness thanks to Archie cider vinegar.
Perfect for a winter snack or a festive breakfast without excess.
And if you want to continue the experience: discover our recipe for a detox potion… made with vinegar, of course!