Servings: 32 (About 2 1/2 cups of jam)
Start to finish: 20 minutes
3 dates, finely chopped
1/2 cup water
1 small tart cooking apple, like granny smith, peeled and finely chopped (1/4-inch cube)
3 cups frozen mixed berries (no need to thaw)
2 teaspoons lime zest
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Place the chopped dates and water into a medium sauce pan and simmer for a minute or two to soften the dates. Add the chopped apple and frozen berries, and increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Once the mixture is boiling, turn up the heat to high, and let boil vigorously, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and turns jammy, about 3-4 minutes. (Carefully add a tablespoon of water if mixture starts to get dry.) Once the jam feels like it’s thickening, turn off the heat and stir in lime zest, lime juice and vanilla extract if using. Cool before serving.
Will keep fresh for 2-3 weeks in a tightly-covered jar in the refrigerator.
Nutrition information per serving: 8 calories; 0 calories from fat; 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 0 mg sodium; 2 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 0 g protein.
Melissa d’Arabian, Associated Press
