Hi all!
I am trying to make low-carb Dutch style licorice. I started from a recipe on the ChefSteps website and been modifying it.
So far I have this, which seems a decent approximation of the real thing.
Ingredients:
1. Let gelatin bloom in water
2. Mix sugar, salt, flour, vanilla powder and mix thoroughly.
3. Heat gelatin, when liquid add sugar mix
4 Add anise/licorice, syrup
5. Add coloring (always last)
6 Poor into forms
7. Cool forms until firm
8. Take out forms, let dry for 24-48 hours
As state, this works fairly well. I can reduce carbs even more by using sugar free sweetener and sugar free syrups.
But my main issue right now is the flour. What can I use as a binder in licorice candies that will firm up the candy nicely but has low carbs?
ps: Licorice contains a substance that can help reduce blood glucose. But also another substance that can raise blood pressure. So, beware.
Any help is appreciated!
I am trying to make low-carb Dutch style licorice. I started from a recipe on the ChefSteps website and been modifying it.
So far I have this, which seems a decent approximation of the real thing.
Ingredients:
- 80g - Water
- 20g - Gelatin, 170 bloom
- 100g - Sweetener (I use Truvia baking blend), granulated
- 15g - Blackstrap molasses
- 30g - Honey/Syrup (maple syrup works well)
- 1/8 tsp - Vanilla powder
- 50 g - Flour
- 3 drops - Black food coloring
- 2g - Salmiak salt (this is typical for Dutch licorice)
- 0.4 ml - Anise or Licorice root flavor oil
1. Let gelatin bloom in water
2. Mix sugar, salt, flour, vanilla powder and mix thoroughly.
3. Heat gelatin, when liquid add sugar mix
4 Add anise/licorice, syrup
5. Add coloring (always last)
6 Poor into forms
7. Cool forms until firm
8. Take out forms, let dry for 24-48 hours
As state, this works fairly well. I can reduce carbs even more by using sugar free sweetener and sugar free syrups.
But my main issue right now is the flour. What can I use as a binder in licorice candies that will firm up the candy nicely but has low carbs?
ps: Licorice contains a substance that can help reduce blood glucose. But also another substance that can raise blood pressure. So, beware.
Any help is appreciated!