Whipped Fruit Butter

Yield: about 2 cups (450g)

Try this on pancakes or rice crackers, or add some pizzazz to your shortbread cookies, muffins, and cakes. There is no hydrogenated oils or high fructose corn syrups in this delight!

• 1 1/2 c (225g) dried fruit pieces (apricots, apples, blueberries, etc)
• 1/4 c (50g) vegetable shortening
• 2 tbs (30ml) honey (optional)

1. Put fruit in the food processor and pulse until fruit is relatively smooth with some chunks. Add the shortening and honey, if using; process for 1 minute or until you reach the desired consistency. 
2. Spread on breads or crackers