What kind of butter tastes smooth and creamy, adds fabulous flavor to everything from toast to chicken and has absolutely, positively no fat?
It's definitely not the yellow stick in your refrigerator, which boasts a sinful 100 calories and 11 grams of fat per pat!
We're talking about fruit butters, and if you've ever stopped by your local farmer's market and picked up a jar of spiced apple butter, you know how good a spoonful of this fruit condiment can taste atop a toasted bagel or as an impromptu sauce for roasted pork tenderloin.
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And unlike jams and jellies, which can be overloaded with sugar and preservatives, fruit butters are traditionally made by slowly cooking lots and lots of fruit, sugar, spices and fruit juice or cider in an open kettle to produce a thicker, smoother treat that's lower in calories and all natural. Fruit butters have about 30 calories per tablespoon, depending on the variety.
Look for brands like Braswell's at your supermarket or check gourmet stores for American Spoon Foods' wide array of fruit butters, available in flavors such as blueberry, cherry and mango (shop online at www.spoon.com, $4.95-$7.95).
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