A natural fruit spread can, of course, be spread around. Think about using a dollop of this blueberry fruit spread on top of a bowl of fresh fruit or melon balls.

• Combine gelatin and ¼ cup water in a small bowl. Stir well and set aside.

• In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, ½ cup water, sugar, and lemon juice.

• Heat over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.

• Remove saucepan from heat. Add gelatin. Stir until gelatin is completely dissolved.

• Cool to room temperature. Pour into a pint glass jar or 2 half pints. Cover tightly. Keep refrigerated.

Fresh Fruit Spreads

You may be amazed to learn that a lot of homemade natural fruit spreads have fewer calories than butter! You may find you can make the switch to fresh fruit spreads from butter rather easily.