Healthy Strawberry Jam
You may remember this juicy photo from Day 3 of the Life in My Stomach. I have to share the recipe because it's honestly the easiest and healthiest "jam" recipe ever. It's made entirely without all the added sugar and weird chemical-sounding ingredients. Since there aren't any preservatives, though, you'll want to make this topping in small batches, refrigerating it for maybe two days max. This recipe makes enough for two healthy servings -- two bagel-sized servings, that is.
As well, don't feel bound by my recipe. The dates are essential for texture and sweetness. However, feel free to use other fresh fruits like blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc. Feel free to add spices like cinnamon and ginger. It's a fruit spread made simple, and the combinations are endless!
HEALTHY STRAWBERRY/FRUIT JAM
What you'll need . . .
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup unsweetened pitted dates
Method . . .
- Throw the strawberries and dates in your food processor.
- Process until well combined.
- Spread over toast -- and I like mine best with a layer of Earth Balance underneath.
12 comments:
Do you think this would work with raspberries or blueberries? My husband doesn't like strawberries... Or, would this freeze well?
I'm so glad you posted this! Just yesterday I was looking at the ingredients on my jar of strawberry preserves and thinking that i needed to find a healthier way to make my PBJs. Will try this one for sure!
This spread looks so easy! The dates probably add to the texture. Thanks for sharing!
Wow. That sounds great, and I have some dates + strawberries on hand. I'll have to make this soooon. Fresh jam is the best!
Mmm! I totally did this last year! It's sooo good.
Well, anything with strawberries is though. ha
Hmmm! Yum, that sounds great--and easy (which is always nice). So glad I've found your blog, I really love it :)
Thanks, everyone! Sashira -- you can certainly use other types of fruits. I haven't tried them first-hand, but I imagine they'd work out great. Even if you thaw out frozen. Let me know if you try it out!
oo love it!!! You totally have to join my jam exchange when I have it again this summer, it's so much fun!!
Seriously...where do you come up with these stellar ideas??????? You are so so creative!
Hi, just to clarify, are those dried dates? Thank you!
laurel -- yes. they're like raisins.
Thank you! A friend just recommended your blog to me and I love your vegetarian recipes. Thanks.
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