Berry Kanten

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the agar flakes and one pint of apple juice in a saucepan for 10 - 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Wash and hull berries.
3. 3
   In a blender puree berries with the remaining juice and maple syrup if you are using it. Set aside for now.
4. 4
   Now, bring agar mixture to a boil then turn down heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until all agar is dissolved.
5. 5
   When all is dissolved, allow the juice mixture to cool slightly, and then pour it into the blender with the pureed berries mix and blend briefly to combine.
6. 6
   Pour contents of blender into your molds and allow to cool in the refrigerator until the kanten sets up.
7. 7
   To serve:.
8. 8
   If kanten was chilled in a baking dish, cut into portion-sized squares. Garnish with additional berries and desired whipped products such as whipped tofu cream or whipped cream depending on your diet.
9. 9
   Note: One tablespoon of flakes should be used per cup of liquid unless using a citrus or pineapple juice then it might need to be increased because it is more acidic.