Sugar Free, Dairy Free Lemon Custard

Here is a recipe replacing sugar with syrups from the Macrobiotic range at Clearspring – it's easy to make, a lot healthier than conventional sweets and can be eaten hot or cold... enjoy!

(Serves 4 – 6)

• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1 tbsp agar flakes
• 1/2 cup maple /rice syrup pinch of sea salt
• 2 tbsp lemon rind
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp arrowroot /kuzu root powder
• 1/3 cup soy milk lemon slices for garnish

1. Bring the apple juice and agar flakes to the boil and simmer for 8-10 mins until the agar has dissolved. Stir.
2. Add the syrup, salt and lemon rind to the pot and stir once more.
3. Dilute the kuzu powder in cold soy milk, then add to the simmering pot of agar mixture and stir constantly until the liquid is translucent and bubbling.
4. Turn off the heat, add lemon juice and mix well.

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