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    The VGN Way » 30 Minutes or less

    Easy Microwave Strawberry Jam

    Published: Jul 4, 2021 · Modified: May 1, 2023 by Nija Clark · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This homemade easy to make microwave jam uses strawberries, sugar, a little pectin and lemon juice and will take you less than 10 minutes to make in the microwave.

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    • Ingredients
    • Equipment
    • Recipe Variations 
    • How To Make Strawberry Jam In The Microwave?
    • Alternative Cooking Methods
    • Recipe FAQ’s
    • Does Jam Need To Be Refrigerated?
    • Is Pectin Vegan?
    • Can I Use Frozen Strawberries To Make Strawberry Jam?
    • How To Store
    • Uses For Your Homemade Jam
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    So happy to have found a quick and easy method for preparing a small batch of jam. As summer comes to an end this is a great method to preserve the sweet summer’s bounty. Great on toast, strawberry quinoa breakfast bowl or with ice cream.

    Ingredients

    Pint of fresh strawberries

    Strawberries - fresh berries are perfect but you can also use frozen. You will need 1 pound (1 grocery store clamshell) of fresh strawberries. If using frozen you will need to cook it longer because of the extra moisture.

    Vegan Sugar - granulated sugar isn't naturally white on its own; oftentimes, the refining process of sugar involves the use of bone char to achieve a white color. Sugar that comes from sugar beets is considered vegan; the process does not involve bone char resulting in a light brown color.

    Pectin - is plant-based and suitable for vegan. Most pectin is made from apples or citrus fruits.

    Fresh Lemon Juice - adds a tangy flavor but is also there to help the jam set. You can actually leave the pectin out and the jam will still set nicely because of the lemon juice.

    Equipment

    At least a 8 cup glass measuring cup is ideal or larger heat proof bowl so it doesn’t boil over.

    Recipe Variations 

    Try other fruits like raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.

    Full Recipe Ingredients/Instructions are available in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. However, you can find important tips/tricks in the post like how to store, reheat and substitutes.

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    How To Make Strawberry Jam In The Microwave?

    Hulled Strawberries

    Step 1: Remove green top, wash, hull and slice up strawberries. In a wide bowl crush strawberries until you have a cup of mashed berries.

    Preparing strawberry for jam

    Step 2: You can use a potato masher, fork, muller or whisk something that can help you easily crush the strawberries.

    Step 3: Place strawberries, sugar, pectin and lemon juice in extra large heat proof cup.

    Step 4: Stir to combine thoroughly and place in  microwave; cook for 5 minutes.

    Microwave Strawberry Jam
    Microwave Strawberry Jam

    Step 5: The jam will thicken as it cools

    Step 6: Remove the cup from the microwave (it will be extremely hot and steamy; be careful), stir. Then cook in increments of 2 minutes. For a total of about 11 to 14 minutes for fresh strawberries and 14 to 18 minutes if using frozen strawberries.

    Alternative Cooking Methods

    Microwave - see recipe card and process steps above.

    Stove Top - Bring the preserve mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes or until it begins to thicken. Watching closely to not burn (lower heat if necessary, whisking every few minutes. Let the jam cool off completely. The jam will thicken as it cools. Transfer to a clean jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks

    Process shot for preparing microwavable strawberry jam

    Recipe FAQ’s

    Does Jam Need To Be Refrigerated?

    Yes, because this is a homemade jam with only fresh ingredients and no preserves. Please note the method to make this jam is different from canning and can not be store on the shelf like in canning.

    Is Pectin Vegan?

    Pectin is vegan. It’s completely plant-based and suitable for anyone who's vegan or vegetarian. Most pectin is made from apples or citrus fruits.
    Pectin is a water-soluble fiber derived from non-animal byproducts, unlike gelatin which is a protein derived from animals.

    Can I Use Frozen Strawberries To Make Strawberry Jam?

    Yes, you can use frozen strawberries to make homemade jam. If using frozen fruit, you will need to cook a few minutes longer to compensate for extra water.

    How To Store

    Since this is a homemade organic jam the shelf life is shorter than store bought. Store in fridge in jar with airtight lid, jam will last about 2 to 3 weeks 

    Uses For Your Homemade Jam

    • Gluten - Free Biscuit
    • With Gluten-free Waffles
    • Over Ice Cream
    • On top of toast

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    Easy Microwave Strawberry Jam Recipe

    Nija Clark
    This homemade refrigerator jam uses strawberries, sugar, a little pectin and lemon juice and will take you less than 10 minutes to make in the microwave

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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 11 minutes mins
    Additional Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 19 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 18 teaspoons
    Calories 33 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large 8-Cup Glass Measuring Cup or Large Heat Proof Bowl
    • Potato Masher, Fork, Muller or Whisk
    • Glass Jar with lid

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Ib 16 oz / 1 container Fresh Strawberries
    • ¾ cup Sugar - can reduce to ½ cup if you want a lower sugar jam
    • ½ teaspoon Pectin
    • ½ teaspoon Lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    Prepare Strawberries

    • Rinse, hull and chop strawberries.
    • Crush strawberries. Can use potato masher, fork or muller to crush strawberry.

    Mix

    • In a large bowl combine the berries, sugar, pectin and lemon juice. (Be Sure To Use An Extra Large Bowl As The Jam Will Bubble Up In The Cooking Process and could overflow if bowl is to small)

    Cook

    • Heat strawberries in microwave for 5 minutes. Then in increments of about 2 minutes. This is to avoid the jam overflowing.
      For fresh strawberries cook for about 11 to 14 minutes until thicken. For frozen strawberries it will take longer to thicken. Between 14 - 18 minutes because of extra moisture.
    • Remove the cup from the microwave (it will be extremely hot and steamy; be careful) and stir. It should be thick.
    • Let the jam cool off completely. The jam will thicken as it cools. Transfer to a clean jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

    Notes

    Alternative Cooking Method

    Stove Top - Bring preserve mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes. Watching closely to not burn (lower heat if necessary, whisking every few minutes. Let the jam cool off completely. The jam will thicken as it cools. Transfer to a clean jar and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

    How To Store

    Since this is a homemade organic jam the shelf life is shorter than store bought. Store in fridge in jar with airtight lid jam will last about 2 to 3 weeks 
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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    These nutritional figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.

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    1. Britta

      August 10, 2022 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      This SO GOOD on oatly vanilla ice cream!

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