Strawberry Fruit Butter (No Sugar Added)
A simple sugar-free fruit spread. Only four ingredients using your own favorite berry combination. But my favorite is this homemade strawberry fruit butter!
Servings: 8
Calories: 54kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries stems trimmed and halved
- 1 cup whole dates unsweetened
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes or until the dates are softened.
- Remove pan from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture. Alternatively you can use a blender, be careful with the hot liquid!
- Return the pan to low heat and cook the mixture until thickened. Depending on berries, 20-45 minutes.
Notes
Storage Instructions
Store leftover fruit butter in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days. See the post for canning instructions.Leave a review or get more information on the recipe!
