The first thing you’ll need to do for this recipe is to wash your lime well. Next, use a citrus zester by scraping the tool over the lime to remove the zest.
Once the lime’s zest has been removed, slice it in half and juice it. I just a simple manual citrus juicer.
Open tofu package and drain any water. If using shelf-stable tofu, there won’t be much water. For the refrigerated tofu, you’ll need to drain and then press all water out.
Place drained and pressed tofu, maple syrup, lime juice, and zest in a blender and blend well until smooth.
It can be used immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for a few hours to firm up even more. Serve as a dip for fresh fruit or top a fresh garden salad with it.
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Detailed instructions, in-process photos, and my personal helpful tips can be found in the article above.Your Fruit Sauce Questions Answered:
Q: What can this fruit sauce be used for besides fruit dip? I love to use this sauce on a garden salad and even on tacos.
Q: How long will it last in the refrigerator? It should keep for about 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Q: What other sweeteners can I use? I like to use maple syrup, but other sweeteners such as honey or agave can be substituted.