Nectarine-Ginger Preserves - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Try It With: Sweet potato biscuits, blueberry pancakes, or praline ice cream.
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups unpeeled and diced nectarines (about 2 1/2 lb.)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup minced crystallized ginger
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 (1.75-oz.) package powdered fruit pectin
Instructions
- Stir together all ingredients in a 4-qt. microwave-safe glass bowl.
- Microwave at HIGH 8 minutes (mixture will boil). Stir mixture, and microwave at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened. (You're going for the viscosity of pancake syrup here. The mixture will thicken to soft-set preserves after it cools and chills.) Cool mixture completely (about 2 hours). Serve immediately, or cover and chill preserves in an airtight container until ready to serve. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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