Easy Microwave Strawberry Jam Recipe

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Easy Microwave Strawberry Jam Recipe

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

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time11 mins

Additional Time3 mins

Total Time19 mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings: teaspoons

Calories: 33kcal

Author: Nija Clark

Cost: 3.89

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
3/4 cup Sugar - can reduce to 1/2 cup if you want a lower sugar jam
1/2 teaspoon Pectin
1/2 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 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. Cook for about 11 to 14 minutes. For frozen strawberries about 14 because of extra moisture and for fresh about 11 until thicken.
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

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