Blueberry spread

32 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonUnflavored gelatin (1 pkg)
cupCold water
3cupsBlueberries, lightly crushed
½teaspoonGround ginger
2tablespoonsGranulated sugar
4teaspoonsLemon juice
1teaspoonGrated lemon rind

Directions

In saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water. Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved.

Add blueberries, ginger, sugar, lemon juice and rind. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook 5 min or until fruit is tender; stir occasionally.

Spoon into sterilized jars; cool slightly. Refrigerate several hours or until set.

Store in refrigerator for up to 1 month or for 1 year in the freezer.

Makes 2 cups. Preparation 10 min, cook about 5 min.

Strawberries - use orange rind, no ginger Peach 2 cups, pear 1 cup, replace lemon rind with ½ tsp nutmeg Serving: 1 tbsp 1++ Extra 2 g carbohydrate, 10 cal.

Source: Choice Menus by Marjorie Hollands & Margaret Howard 1993 Canadian Diabetes Assoc. Shared & Blueberry tested by Elizabeth Rodier Aug 93.