Puréed Raspberries

Puréed Raspberries

 

I love eating raspberries whole but I also love raspberry jams and preserves. When I don't have that at home but I happen to have some fresh raspberries on hand what I love to do is make puréed raspberries with sugar. It is really easy to make, and takes very little time. The result is delicious. It is similar to jams/preserves without any unwanted ingredients. 

How to Make Puréed Raspberries

1. Wash lots of raspberries, and add to the blender. (I would blend a cup of raspberries at a time.)
2. Add the sugar (For every cup of raspberries you need about half a cup of sugar. You can add more sugar for a sweeter taste.)
3. Cover the lid and press the purée setting for a minute or so, until every berry is puréed and the sugar is mixed.
4. When done, stir with a wooden spatula and remove the contents into a glass jar with a tight lid. Store in the refrigerator and be sure to consume the puréed raspberries in a short amount of time. Since these are not preserves I wouldn't keep them more than a few days.

You can put the puréed raspberries on top of cheese, cottage cheese or farmer cheese. You can even mix it with ricotta cheese. They go great with crepes and on top of pancakes. Fresh white bread with butter and puréed raspberries is also a delicious treat.