Strawberry Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and coarsely chopped
3/4 c. cold water, divided
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. powdered sugar substitute

Preparation

Combine strawberries, 1/2 cup water, lemon juice and cinnamon in a small Dutch oven; stirring well, bring to a boil.
Dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/4 cup water and stir into boiling mixture.
Reduce heat and simmer 2 or 3 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and cool.
Stir in sugar substitute.
Diabetic exchange: free up to 1 tablespoon.