Lunch: Apple, Strawberry, and Mint Jam

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen The addition of fresh mint to this jam gives it a touch of cool, fresh flavor.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Apples

Health and fertility benefits of Apple, Strawberry, and Mint Jam

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh strawberries
2 tsp. lemon zest
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 Granny Smith apples
1/4 c. fresh mint
2 c. superfine sugar
3 tbsp. Ball RealFruit instant pectin (see Note)

Instructions

In a bowl, toss together the strawberries, lemon zest and juice, and 1/4 cup sugar. Fold in the apples and mint and let sit for 15 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups sugar and pectin. Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the fruit, then fold and stir constantly for 2 minutes. Using a potato masher, lightly crush the fruit mixture for 1 minute.
Transfer to 8-ounce freezer-safe jars (about 3/4 cup per jar), leaving a 1/2-inch space at the top of each jar.
Refrigerate for at least 3 days before serving or freeze for up to 1 year. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving (once open, consume within 1 week).

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