Sparkling Strawberry Agar-Agar

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min. + chilling
Yield 4 servings
Sparkling strawberry agar-agar is a refreshing summer dessert. This recipe is super light and clean—ideal for hot days. With only three ingredients, it's easy to prepare ahead of time. —Kathy Chan, Onolicious Hawai’i

Ingredients

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons agar agar powder
  • 1-1/2 cups sparkling apple cider

Directions

  1. Place strawberries in an even layer in the bottom of a 9x9-in. baking dish; set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine water and agar agar powder. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring constantly for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cider. Pour mixture over strawberries; let stand 5 minutes. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 2 hours.
  3. To serve, cut into 1-in. cubes and place in serving bowls. Top with additional sparkling cider if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 61 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.

Sparkling strawberry agar-agar is a refreshing summer dessert. This recipe is super light and clean—ideal for hot days. With only three ingredients, it's easy to prepare ahead of time. —Kathy Chan, Onolicious Hawai’i
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