Strawberry Fruit Butter (No Sugar Added)

A simple sugar-free fruit spread. Only four ingredients using your own favorite berry combination. But my favorite is this homemade strawberry fruit butter!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries (stems trimmed and halved)
• 1 cup whole dates (unsweetened)
• 1 cup water
• 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Boil: Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes or until the dates are softened.
2. 2Puree: Remove pan from the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture. Alternatively you can use a blender, be careful with the hot liquid!
3. 3Thicken: Return the pan to low heat and cook the mixture until thickened. Depending on berries, 20-45 minutes.