AAA-RECIPES

Fruit Purees

Blackberry Puree:
1 pint blackberries
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Wash blackberries and drain well in a colander. Pick off stems. Puree in a food processor or blender with the sugar until the mixture is as smooth as possible. Strain, discarding solids. Pour into a plastic squirt bottle and chill.

Raspberry Puree:
1 1/2 pints raspberries
2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Puree raspberries and sugar in a food processor or blender until completely smooth. Strain, discarding solids. Pour into a plastic squirt bottle and chill.

Strawberry Puree:
1 pint strawberries
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Wash strawberries, then core out stems to ensure that the woody core is removed, Use a paring knife and cut a cone out of the top of the berry. Puree strawberries and sugar in a food processor until completely smooth. Strain, discarding solids. Pour into a plastic squirt bottle and chill.