How to Substitute Stevia for Sugar in Baking

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  Stevia has been said to have many health benefits, such as: weight control (it controls cravings), can be used during pregnancy, it is known to be beneficial to the pancreas, does not contribute to tooth decay, can reduce high blood pressure, assists digestion, and so on.

  Unlike most artificial sweeteners, Stevia does not break down and can withstand high temperatures while cooking and cold temperatures when frozen. It is also compatible with salt and organic acids and natural sweeteners such as barley malt, honey, fructose and sorbitol.
• Stevia can be used safely and effectively as a substitute for sugar in all recipes where sugar and low calorie sweeteners would be normally used.
• Stevia can be purchased in either powder or liquid form and can be found in flavors. Liquid is easier to use for baking because it can be measured easier.
• Conversion Chart

  When baking, follow the conversion chart below along with one other adjustment. In order to make up for the volume lost through replacing a cup of sugar with only 1/4 teaspoon of Stevia Concentrated Powder, you need to add unsweetened apple fiber.
• Here is a Stevia conversion chart:
  1 Tsp Stevia (powered)=1 Cup Sugar
  1 Tsp Stevia (liquid)=1 Cup Sugar
  1/2 Tsp Stevia=1 Tbsp Sugar
  6 Drops liquid Stevia=1 Tbsp Sugar
  A pinch of Stevia=1 Tsp sugar
  2 drops liquid stevia=1 Tsp sugar
• The bulk or consistency that sugar normally would add can be replaced with applesauce, fruit puree, canned pumpkin, fruit juice, yogurt, or any ingredient that will taste right with your recipe and add moisture. For everyone cup of sugar that is replaced by stevia 1/4 to 1/2 a cup of the bulk should be added.

  
  

  Recipe for cake or other baked goods

  
  

  • Line a strainer with several layers of cheesecloth. Place it into a bowl of sufficient depth and diameter to properly hold the strainer and keep it well above the bottom of the bowl.
  • Empty a package (jar or can) of unsweetened applesauce into the strainer.
  • Refrigerate the full strainer and bowl overnight.
  • Remove and save the contents of the strainer. This is the unsweetened apple fiber which you will need for cooking. Different brands of applesauce yield different amounts of fiber, so make note of the amount of fiber that resulted from the amount and brand of applesauce for future reference.
  • Mix your dough or batter according to your usual recipe. Substitute the stevia equivalent of one cup of sugar (1/2 tsp. to 1 tbsp. as marked on the package of the particular brand you are using) and one cup of unsweetened apple fiber for each cup of sugar called for in the recipe.
  • Bake as per the directions on the recipe.
• For some stevia baking recipes, click on this link: http://www.steviashop.com/additionaluses.php

  Source: eHow