Published: June 22, 2009 12:19 am         

Tried 'n' True: Use up fresh fruit with Sugar-Free Strawberry-Banana Pie recipe

With strawberries in abundance now, this is a good time to try something different and something good for those with diabetes. Also, this is for anyone who is watching their weight. I don’t remember who gave this to me or if the recipe is one of mine.

I think I tried this when I was on Weight Watchers because I used Butter Beads a lot. Anyway, I enjoyed this several times.

So did my husband, Gene, and Brock Hopper, who also was a Type 1 diabetic. This doesn’t call for fresh strawberries, but I like to add them (and/or bananas).

Sugar-Free Strawberry-Banana Pie

1 package strawberry sugar-free gelatin

1 package sugar-free banana pudding

2 cups hot water

• Add together and cook until it thickens — about 5 minutes (or after it begins to boil)

1/2 package Butter Beads (optional)

• Pour into lite graham cracker crust.

• Place in refrigerator until it sets.

• Cover with lite Cool Whip. Garnish with strawberries.