Fresh Strawberry Jam

I went strawberry picking a few weeks ago and I really got carried away with it. I ended up bringing home 8 pts of strawberries. There is NO way I was going to be able to eat all those and I did not want them to go to waste. 

Solution: Make Jam!!

I was excited about making my own jam. It cost a fraction of the price, it was easy AND it was sugar free! Awesome!!!

Fresh Strawberry Jam

5 cups Strawberries (washed & stems removed)
2 T Water
1 T Cornstarch
2 T Lemon juice

1. In a large pot combine the strawberries and lemon juice. Cook until heated and a little boiling action starts to happen.

2. In a small cup or bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until there are no cornstarch lumps left.

3. Stir the cornstarch mixture into the strawberries and cook until the strawberries thicken.

4. If the strawberries are too lumpy you can choose to cut them before cooking, however I use an immersion blender and puree the entire jam until it is smooth. 

5. Store jam in a tightly sealed container or jar and keep refrigerated. 

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Pineapple Strawberry Sorbet

This recipe has been a to me delight on a hot day. Refreshing and easy to make, this sugar free frozen treat is awesome in the summer. What could possibly be easier than tossing frozen fruit and a few other ingredients into the food processor? Let's jump right into this frozen treat!

Pineapple Strawberry Sorbet

1 cup Pineapple chunks, frozen
1 cup Strawberries, frozen
1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp Honey

1. Toss all those goodies in the food processor and blend on high, about 5 minutes, until all is blended smooth. You may need to scrape the sides down once or twice but just give it time and it will blend together nicely. You can enjoy all of this now or save some in Popsicle molds or just in Tupperware in the freezer for later.

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