Comments: The sauce is also delicious when made with equal parts blackberries and raspberries. Be sure to strain it though because blackberries can be quite seedy.

10 ounces frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
3/4 cup (6 fl oz) liquid fruit sweetener or apple juice concentrate
1 vanilla bean (optional), split lengthwise

• Estimated cooking time: Under 30 minutes -
• In a food processor, combine raspberries and fruit sweetener or apple juice concentrate. Blend for 1 minute.
• Transfer to a small pitcher. (If you prefer a smoother sauce, strain the puree into a pitcher.) Add vanilla bean, if using, and chill. Remove bean before serving.

  Number of Servings: 16 1-oz servings