tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478697272625687846.post5593550532622532381..comments2024-01-01T03:01:00.163-06:00Comments on The LeFort Urban Homestead...: Introducing Spring...Ann Wegner LeForthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510201800762365515noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478697272625687846.post-83312768029866669972013-04-12T21:10:48.436-05:002013-04-12T21:10:48.436-05:00Ok, thanks. I am following your blog now and will...Ok, thanks. I am following your blog now and will watch for more recipes. Never heard of xylitol for cooking, but I see you frequently use it. Interesting side effect...stay dry...traceyTraceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127588774387420725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478697272625687846.post-19778173388064837502013-04-12T15:36:51.988-05:002013-04-12T15:36:51.988-05:00Hi Tracey: Haven't used fruit juice, but have...Hi Tracey: Haven't used fruit juice, but have certainly used honey or xylitol. I don't recommend using xylitol for every sugar need as it can give one flatulence, but it works as a great natural substitute for white sugar and has a much lower glycemic index than honey. This season I will try to post some jam recipes using just honey. A direct substitution is not recommended, it can be ever so slightly tricky to get just the right consistency so it's not gummy.<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend. Sandy said it'll be a good month before they're in the field. :(<br /><br />:) AnnieAnn Wegner LeForthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510201800762365515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2478697272625687846.post-69633014873888103772013-04-12T13:22:02.280-05:002013-04-12T13:22:02.280-05:00After seeing your jam jars on the counter with you...After seeing your jam jars on the counter with your squash, I decided to make some jam too. I followed your blueberry (without mulberries) jam recipe as posted in 2011. Delicious! Probably boiled for too long, as I only made 3 half pints. Have you ever used a fruit juice as a sweetener? Traceyklhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634055151077866001noreply@blogger.com