"my mother is allergic to oranges, so I used apricot preserves, and it was tasty!"

"I am right on the Louisian border, in Texas, and I come from a long line of cajun women, who each put there own flare to their gumbeaux, and I have to say, this is pretty close to my grandmothers. It is not the exact consistantcy, but the flavor is pretty darn close. The best part, it is SO much healthier!! My mother uses about 2 cups of veggie oil and 2 cups of flour, which may be the cause of the 20 pounds gained during the winter. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a little taste of creole.