"Strawberry Preserves" *GASP* with no refined sugars
I dare say it's a crime, but it can be done!
What you need:
- Mason Jars
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- White grape fruit concentrate (organic if possibe)
- 1 1/2 tbsp Ball low or no-sugar added pectin (you must use the pectin that is specifically for no sugar jam)
5. 1/2 cup agave nectarPrepare berries by rinsing them, removing the stems and mashing them with a potato masher until crushed (I like mine a little chunkier, so I leave some chunkier pieces. The texture should look something like this...Remember to use the pectin specifically for no-sugar or low-sugar jam. Also, you need to get the grape juice concentrate with no added sugar.
Preparing water for canning:Combine fruit and white grape juice concentrate in an 8 qt saucepan. Gradually stir in pectin. Bring to a full boil, that cannot be stirred down, over high heat and stir constantly. Then add agave nectar and return to a full boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.Remove from heat and skim foam off the top, if necessary. Pack into hot jars and refrigerate up to 3 weeks.
Recommendation: Purchase a home canning kit before trying this recipe. Thousands of other recipes can be used with canning.


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