Blueberry Spread

1 tb Unflavored gelatin (1 pkg)

1/3 c Cold water

3 c Blueberries, lightly crushed

1/2 ts Ground ginger

2 tb Granulated sugar

4 ts Lemon juice

1 ts Grated lemon rind

In saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water. Stir over low heat until gelatin is completely dissolved. Add blueberries, ginger, sugar, lemon juice and rind. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook 5 min or until fruit is tender; stir occasionally. Spoon into sterilized jars; cool slightly. Refrigerate several hours or until set. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 month or for 1 year in the freezer. Makes 2 cups. Preparation 10 min, cook about 5 min. Strawberries - use orange rind, no ginger Peach 2 cups, pear 1 cup, replace lemon rind with 1/2 tsp nutmeg Serving: 1 tbsp 1++ Extra 2 g carbohydrate, 10 cal. Source: Choice Menus by Marjorie Hollands & Margaret Howard 1993 Canadian Diabetes Assoc. Shared & Blueberry tested by Elizabeth Rodier Aug 93.