Strawberry Pate De Fruit

By Carolanne

So easy! We couldn't believe something this sweet and luscious made our healthy holilday dessert list.

Ingredients

• Parchment paper
• 2 cups frozen strawberries, defrosted
• 1 3/4 TBSP apple pectin powder (found at health food stores)
• 2 cups plus 2 TBSP sugar, divided
• 3 1/2 TBSP light corn syrup
• 2 tsp lemon juice

Details

Servings 85

Preparation

Step 1

Line a rimmed 9" x 12" baking sheet (with at least a 1/4-inch rim) with parchment paper. Puree strawberries in a blender until smooth. Mix pectin and 3 TBSP sugar in a bowl. Transfer puree to a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pectin-sugar mixture onto puree and stir until pectin dissolves. Continue to boil for 2 minutes. Add 1 3/4 cups sugar in 3 parts, stirring after each addition and waiting 15 seconds between additions. Add corn syrup; cook mixture until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in juice. Pour mixture into baking sheet, spread evenly and let set 2 hours. Cut jelly into 1-inch squares or other shapes using a sharp knife. Toss squares, a few at a time, in remaining 3 TBSP sugar. Store at room temp in an airtight container for up to 1 month.