I have a kid that loves jam and jellies. Any way to add some sweetness to what might be a boring piece of toast. My first trick was to buy a brand labeled “sugar free”. This was also my first mistake back when I didn’t carefully read food labels.
Come to find out the “sugar free” version had dangerous artificial sweeteners and food dyes. I just don’t understand why you would have to add red food dye to strawberry jam – shouldn’t it already be red?
Well, leaving the grocery store a little frustrated I came home and used the variety of left over berries in the fridge to make my own jam/jelly/spread – whatever you want to call it. You can also used frozen berries if you don’t have fresh one on hand.
Gluten, grain, dairy, sugar, and pectin free.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz Mixed Berries (I used blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sweetener (I use Lakanto Monkfruit)
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tsp Gelatin (I use Great Lakes)
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- 1 tbs Chia Seeds
Instructions:
- Add berries and sweetener to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- In a separate bowl combine the water and gelatin, adding to the berries once they are boiling.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently and mashing the fruit as it softens.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and chia seeds. Allow to cool completely before transferring to a glass jar and refrigerating overnight.
We serve this the next morning with last night’s corn muffins or the yummy oatmeal bread that I will share on the blog next week.
