Strawberry Pàte de Fruit

Name: Strawberry Pàte de Fruit
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 85
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 Tbsps light corn syrup; 2 Tbsps apple pectin powder (found at health food stores); 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 473 milliliters frozen strawberries, defrosted; 473 milliliters sugar, divided

Strawberry Pàte de Fruit might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This gluten free and vegan recipe serves 85. One portion of this dish contains about 0g of protein, 0g of fat, and It will be a hit at your Mother's Day event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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.

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Strawberries

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Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

Blender

Mix pectin and 3 tablespoons sugar in a bowl.

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Pectin

Sugar

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Bowl

Transfer puree to a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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Sauce Pan

Sprinkle pectin-sugar mixture onto puree and stir until pectin dissolves. Continue to boil for 2 minutes.

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Pectin

Sugar

Add 1 3/4 cups sugar in 3 parts, stirring after each addition and waiting 15 seconds between additions.

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Sugar

Add corn syrup; cook mixture until it thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.

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Corn Syrup

Remove from heat; stir in juice.

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Juice

Pour mixture into baking sheet, spread evenly and let set 2 hours.

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Spread

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Baking Sheet

Cut jelly into 1-inch squares or other shapes using a sharp knife. Toss squares, a few at a time, in remaining 3 tablespoons sugar. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

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Jelly