If you love classic comfort desserts but want a lower-sugar option, this Sugar-Free Apple Cranberry Dump Cake is a must-try. It’s simple, flavorful, and perfect for anyone following a bariatric or low-sugar lifestyle.
This recipe combines tender apples, tart cranberries, warm spices, and a buttery cake topping—all without traditional sugar. It’s one of those desserts that no one will believe is sugar-free.
Ingredients
- 5 apples, cubed
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup Splenda
- ⅛ cup Jordan’s Caramel Skinny Syrup
- ⅛ cup Jordan’s Brown Sugar Cinnamon Skinny Syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Pillsbury Zero Sugar Yellow Cake Mix
- 16–20 pats of butter
Instructions
- Sauté apples and cranberries in a skillet with butter, Splenda, and both Skinny Syrups until tender.
- Mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry and stir into the fruit mixture until thickened.
- Transfer fruit filling to a 9×13 baking dish.
- Evenly spread the zero-sugar cake mix over the fruit.
- Top with butter pats.
- Bake at 325°F for 30–40 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
One of my favorite ways to add flavor without added sugar is by using Jordan’s Skinny Syrups. The caramel and brown sugar cinnamon flavors give this dump cake that classic holiday taste without the sugar spike.
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Final Thoughts
This sugar-free dump cake is proof that you don’t have to give up dessert to stay on track. It’s warm, comforting, and perfect for holidays or anytime cravings hit.
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