homemade yogurt in the crockpot. {part 2}. the recipe and fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt.

i got this recipe from{bless this mess}.

homemade yogurt in the crockpot: makes about 2 quarts.
1/2 gallon whole milk (8 cups)
1/2 C. plain yogurt (i like Mountain High)

1) pour milk into large crockpot.  turn it on low for 2 1/2 hours.

2) unplug crockpot and let sit for 3 hours.

3) stir in yogurt.  cover crockpot and wrap with 2 thick towels.  allow to sit out on the counter overnight or for 8-12 hours.

4) place in glass jars or large glass bowl and refrigerate; it will thicken a little more as it cools.

if you want to have the fruit throughout the yogurt, blend or whip it together for a creamy flavored mix.

photo from {the pea-pod}.

homemade fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt cups: makes 6 servings

1 1/2 C. fresh or frozen berries of choice
3 T. honey or maple syrup
homemade yogurt

1) in a small saucepan, add berries and sweetener.

2) heat mixture over medium heat; let the mixture simmer, stirring often, until the liquid reduces by half.  this should take about 10-15 minutes.

tip: if you're using fresh berries, mash them a bit in the beginning so they release their juices and don't burn.

3) divide the berry mixture evenly into 6 half pint wide mouth mason jars.  (these are so cute and handy!)

4) add yogurt on top of the berries (3/4-1 C. per jar). cover and store in fridge.


NOTES:
you can add more or less sweetener and berries according to your taste.

for a healthy boost, stir in chia seeds before eating.