Fresh strawberry spread
2 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| -Press Enterprise | ||
| 2 | pints | Fresh, ripe strawberries |
| 2 | tablespoons | Water |
| 1½ | tablespoon | Lemon juice |
| 2 | teaspoons | Granulated gelatin |
| ¼ | cup | Cold water |
| 6 | Packets of artificial sweetener, equivalent to 12 tsp of sugar | |
Directions
Measure 2 cups of berries, wash and cut into small, bite-sized pieces. Put berry bits in saucepan with 2 TAB water and lemon juice.
Partially crush berries. Bring to a boil. Stir and cook rapidly about 5 minutes until berries are just cooked. Meanwhile, soak gelatin in the cold water. Remove berries from heat. Add gelatin and atificial sweetener; stir to disolve and blend. Remove any foam from surface and discard. Pour into hot, small jars; cover lightly and cool. When completely cooled, cover tightly and store in refrigerator. 2-¼ cups.