Apricot-Pineapple Gel

Makes about 2 1/2 cups

2 cups natural apricot juice
¹/₂ cup crushed pineapple
3 tablespoons apple juice concentrate
1 tablespoon arrowroot
1 ¹/₂ teaspoons agar powder

In a large saucepan stir all ingredients together until completely smooth. Bring to a simmer. Simmer uncovered, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes, until slightly thickened. Pour into serving dishes and chill completely.

Per 1-cup serving

• Calories: 168
• Fat: 0.4 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Calories from Fat: 1.9%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 1.3 g
• Carbohydrates: 41.9 g
• Sugar: 34.9 g
• Fiber: 1.7 g
• Sodium: 12 mg
• Calcium: 28 mg
• Iron: 1.2 mg
• Vitamin C: 39.1 mg
• Beta Carotene: 864 mcg
• Vitamin E: 0.5 mg

Source: Foods That Fight Pain by Neal Barnard, M.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.