Brona - this is good news about the apple! I just found a tin (375gms) of apple slices by John West in my local Safeways (NI) - no juice or sugar, just apple. And WOW, only 5 carbs per 100gms! I used about 50 gms today in a serving of chicken curry (home made). It was well worth 2.5 carbs, as I used to love fruity curries in the old days.
I plan to use the rest mixed with courgettes for apple crumble base tomorrow or Friday - will report back. I hope you can find this - you could add it into loads of things, or have a few wee slices on your LC porridge/cereal. They were sweet enough as they were, so no need for any sweetener. I must buy up the rest of the tins in case it vanishes. Too far for you to travel though
Babs