Raspberry and Carrot Fruit Snacks
Sweet and tangy raspberry and carrot fruit snacks are packed with delicious tangy flavor and nutrients!
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- Serves: 20 persons
Ingredients
- 2cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- ½cup purple or regular carrots
- 1tablespoon of water
- ½cup lemon juice
- 2tablespoons maple syrup or other sweetener
- 5tablespoons of unflavored gelatin
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Heat frozen or fresh raspberries in a small saucepan on medium heat until berries have been broken down into a liquid.Step 3
Strain raspberries through a fine sieve to remove seeds. Press raspberries with a spoon to get all of the juice through the strainer. If you don't mind seeds, simply skip straining step! Add raspberries back to sauce pan.Step 4
Chop carrots into a small dice. Microwave in a small bowl with one tablespoon of water until carrots are slightly softened, about 2 minutes.Step 5
Add carrots to sauce pan with raspberries, lemon juice, maple syrup, and gelatin and cook over medium low heat. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.Step 6
Remove from heat and add to a blender or food processor. Blend until mixture is smooth.Step 7
Pour mixture into silicone molds or a 9x9 pan. No greasing of mold is necessary. Place in refrigerator and chill for 4 hours.Step 8
Remove from molds and place in an airtight container. If using a 9x9 inch pan, cut into small cubes, separate, and then place in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator.