Low-Calorie Jam (diabetic from ADA)
32 servings/Serving size: 1 Tbsp
Jam requires refrigeration and will not keep as long as conventional jam. Use
within 2 weeks.
2 cups blueberries and 2 tsp grated orange peel OR 2 cups fresh peaches, finely
chopped, and 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel, 1/2 tsp grated lime peel, and a few
gratings of fresh nutmeg
1/3 cup sugar
1 to 2 tsp grated citrus peel
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup water
In a medium saucepan, combine fruit and sugar, crushing fruit slightly (a potato
masher is ideal). Cook slowly 5 minutes, then boil rapidly for 3 minutes,
stirring constantly. Stir in grated peel.
Sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 1 minute.
Add to fruit and stir over low heat for 5 minutes. Gelatin should completely
dissolve. Cool to room temperature. Cover and
refrigerate.
Exchanges Per Serving:
Free Food
Calories — 12
Calories from Fat — 0%
Total Fat — 0g
Saturated Fat — 0g
Cholesterol — 0mg
Sodium — trace
Carbohydrate — 3g
Dietary Fiber — trace
Protein — 0g
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