Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice concentrate
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 packet (1.75 oz) no-sugar-needed pectin
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Clean and hull the strawberries. Quarter them and place in a bowl. Crush the berries to desired consistency.
- Sprinkle the fresh lemon juice over the strawberries to enhance flavor and preserve color.
- In a saucepan, whisk together apple juice concentrate and pectin. Heat and boil for 1 minute.
- Pour the hot pectin mixture over strawberries and stir for 3 minutes. Add chia seeds and optional sweeteners if desired.
- Ladle into containers, leaving headspace. Let sit at room temperature for 24 hours to set before freezing.
Notes
This recipe is about 40% faster than traditional canning methods. For variations, use other berries or sweeteners as per dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic-Friendly
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg