This Peachy-Strawberry Toast Topper is a delightful, light spread that captures the essence of fresh summer fruit. Made with ripe peaches and sweet strawberries, it offers a beautiful balance of tartness and sweetness. The addition of lemon juice brightens the flavor profile, while unflavored gelatin sets the mixture into a smooth, spoonable consistency that holds its shape on toast without being too heavy. ItâÂÂs an excellent low-fat alternative to traditional jams or jellies. Perfect for weekend brunches, morning toast, or as a topping for yogurt and pancakes, this topper brings a refreshing, home-style charm to the table. ItâÂÂs simple to prepare using ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it a reliable recipe for everyday cooking.
Peachy-Strawberry Toast Topper
Description
This Peachy-Strawberry Toast Topper is a delightful, light spread that captures the essence of fresh summer fruit. Made with ripe peaches and sweet strawberries, it offers a beautiful balance of tartness and sweetness. The addition of lemon juice brightens the flavor profile, while unflavored gelatin sets the mixture into a smooth, spoonable consistency that holds its shape on toast without being too heavy. ItâÂÂs an excellent low-fat alternative to traditional jams or jellies. Perfect for weekend brunches, morning toast, or as a topping for yogurt and pancakes, this topper brings a refreshing, home-style charm to the table. ItâÂÂs simple to prepare using ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it a reliable recipe for everyday cooking.Ingredients
Directions
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Blanch peaches by plunging them into boiling water for up to 1 minute, then immediately transfer to cold water.
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Peel the peaches and cut them into small pieces.
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Wash strawberries, remove hulls, and cut into small pieces.
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Place prepared peaches and strawberries in a heavy saucepan with 1/2 cup water and lemon juice.
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Bring the fruit mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently for about 8 minutes, stirring often.
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Meanwhile, soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water.
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Remove the fruit mixture from heat.
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Stir in the softened gelatin and liquid artificial sweetener until fully dissolved.
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Pour the mixture into jam jars.
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Refrigerate until set.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 40
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 88.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.6g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 8.9mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.5g7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
- Sugars 15.3g
- Protein 6.6g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.