Blueberry Spreaddesserts, diabetic, lowfat 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin (1 pkg) 1/3 cup cold water 3 cup blueberries; lightly crushed 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoon granulated sugar 4 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 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 1/2 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. |
