Easy Sugar Free Apricot Preserves | Gluten Free | Wheatless Buns
I have a problem with calling any fruit-related product "sugar free." Let's face it . . . even with a non-calorie sweetener, anything made with fruit shouldn't be called "sugar free" because fruit has sugar! However, it's the 'added sugar' that throws the carb level over the top.
Easy Sugar Free Apricot Preserves | Gluten Free | Wheatless Buns
I suppose I could have called this recipe "Easy Non-Added-Regular-Sugar Apricot Preserves," but that just seemed a little too cumbersome.
Easy Sugar Free Apricot Preserves | Gluten Free | Wheatless Buns
So, I look at it this way . . . if Smucker's can get away with calling their product "Sugar Free Apricot Preserves", then I can, too :-) I personally like Smucker's "Sugar Free Apricot Preserves", but I have a personal issue--there's a 5-gallon bucket of apricots sitting in my kitchen and I need to do something with them, like, YESTERDAY!
This preserves recipe, adapted from MJ's Kitchen, is easy, requires only 5 ingredients, and is absolutely delicious! I really think these "Sugar Free Apricot Preserves" are just as good--if not better--than Smucker's, but I need a few more opinions. So go ahead, make this recipe, and let me know what you think :-)
This preserves recipe, adapted from MJ's Kitchen, is easy, requires only 5 ingredients, and is absolutely delicious! I really think these "Sugar Free Apricot Preserves" are just as good--if not better--than Smucker's, but I need a few more opinions. So go ahead, make this recipe, and let me know what you think :-)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fresh apricots* (cleaned, pitted, chopped)
1/2 cup low-calorie granulated sweetener
15 drops vanilla-flavored liquid stevia extract
1 TBS. fresh lemon juice
1TBS. apple cider vinegar
Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients together in a non-reactive saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil on medium heat while stirring with a wooden spoon.
3. Turn heat to low, stir periodically, and cook for about 20-30 minutes--or until preserves are slightly thicker or reduced to about half.
4. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Spoon into a jar and store in the refrigerator for 3 days or keep in the freezer. Makes about 1/2 pint. Enjoy!
*Note: Choose apricots that are ripe, firm, and NOT MUSHY. It's okay if a few are slightly under ripe because they'll produce more of the natural pectin.
1 1/2 cups fresh apricots* (cleaned, pitted, chopped)
1/2 cup low-calorie granulated sweetener
15 drops vanilla-flavored liquid stevia extract
1 TBS. fresh lemon juice
1TBS. apple cider vinegar
Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients together in a non-reactive saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil on medium heat while stirring with a wooden spoon.
3. Turn heat to low, stir periodically, and cook for about 20-30 minutes--or until preserves are slightly thicker or reduced to about half.
4. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Spoon into a jar and store in the refrigerator for 3 days or keep in the freezer. Makes about 1/2 pint. Enjoy!
*Note: Choose apricots that are ripe, firm, and NOT MUSHY. It's okay if a few are slightly under ripe because they'll produce more of the natural pectin.
Easy Sugar Free Apricot Preserves | Gluten Free | Wheatless Buns
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