Sugar-Free Strawberry Jam

A great sugar-free jam recipe for diabetics or those wanting to avoid sugar. Makes a larger batch. Calls for strawberries but can be made with any fruit.

Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 tsp/8 mL  unflavoured gelatin
• 1 1/2 tbsp/23 mL  cold water
• 3 cups/750 mL  fresh strawberries (hulled & mashed)
• 1 1/2 tbsp/23 mL  liquid sweetener
• 1/4 tsp/1.25 mL  ascorbic acid powder
• red food colouring (if desired)

Instructions:

1. In a cup, soften gelatin with water and set aside.
2. Combine mashed strawberries and sweetener in a medium saucepan.
3. Place over high heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil.
4. Remove from heat; add softened gelatin.
5. Return to heat and continue to cook 1 minute.
6. Remove from heat, blend in ascorbic acid powder and food colouring.
7. Pour into freezer containers.
8. Cover. Store in refrigerator or freezer.