Strawberry Pate De Fruits

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen strawberries, thawed
• 1 3/4 tablespoons apple dry pectin (available at health food stores)
• 2 cups sugar, plus
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 Line a rimmed 9x12" baking sheet (which is at least 1/4" deep) with parchment paper.
• 2 Puree strawberries in blender until smooth. Transfer to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• 3 Meanwhile, stir together pectin powder and 3 tbsp sugar. When puree boils, sprinkle powder over puree and stir until it dissolves; boil 2 minutes.
• 4 Add 1 3/4 c sugar in 3 increments, stirring until it dissolves, then another 15 seconds after each addition.
• 5 Add corn syrup, stir well, then cook 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• 6 Off heat, add lemon juice and stir well. Pour into lined baking sheet and spread evenly. Allow to cool 2 hours, until set.
• 7 With a sharp knife, cut into 1" squares. Taking a few pieces at a time, toss in remaining 3 tbsp sugar to coat. Keeps at room temperature in an airtight container up to 1 month.