Recipe: Strawberry Spread (using gelatin and apple juice concentrate)

STRAWBERRY SPREAD

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed, divided use
2 quarts of fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and mashed
1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate; set aside.

Combine remaining 1/2 cup juice concentrate, strawberries, and lemon juice in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and add softened gelatin mixture; stir until gelatin dissolves. Cool and store in refrigerator.

Makes 6 cups (1 serving = 1 tablespoon)

Each 1 tablespoon serving has 9 calories and a trace of fat.