A variety of fruit spreads may be made that are taseful, yet lower in
sugars and calories than regular jams and jellies. The following are
recipes for reduced-sugar fruit spreads. Gelatin may be used as a
thickening agent, as indicated in two of the following recipes. Sweet
fruits, apple juice, spices, and/or a liquid, low-calorie sweetener are
used to provide the sweet flavor of the fruit spreads. When gelatin is used
in the recipe, the jars of spread should not be processed. They should be
refrigerated and used within 4 weeks.

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