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| When I started making yogurt in my instant pot awhile back, I've never stopped. When one batch is gone I make another. It's not a sweet yogurt and for me, it needs a little sweetness. I started out with a drizzle of honey, fresh fruit, and my homemade granola. It's delicious that way but I needed some variety. Swirling a dollop of homemade fruit preserves is just what this yogurt needed! It's a perfect consistency to swirl in and adds the perfect sweetness. So far I've made a batch of strawberry and peach. It's also yummy on toast! |
- Ingredients:
- 4 cups strawberries, hulled and diced or 4 cups peaches, skin removed *see note and diced
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Instructions:
- In a saucepan heat strawberries on medium heat for 5-8 minutes to release their liquid (easier to stir in sugar).
- Turn heat down to low, add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add lemon zest and juice.
- Increase heat to medium and bring mixture to a slow boil.
- Stir frequently, continuing with a slow boil until jam is thickened about 25-30 minutes **see note. I don't smash my fruit because I like the diced chunks in my yogurt but smash if you'd like a more jam consistency.
- Transfer jam to tightly lidded jars (leave a little room on top for expansion when freezing) and let cool to room temperature.
- When cool store in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks (or freeze for 3 months)
- Makes about 2 cups
* Peel Peaches - Boil a pot of water, large enough to submerge several peaches. Lower peaches into the boiling water and let them soak for about 30-45 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the peaches from the pot into a bowl full of ice water. Once cooled, the peach skin should be very easy to pull away gently with a knife.
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