Microwave Strawberry Jam Recipes

MICROWAVE STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium microwave-proof bowl. Stir well and stand 5 minutes for juices to start to run from strawberries.
• Microwave, uncovered on medium heat (50 percent) for 4 minutes, stirring half way through cooking time to dissolve sugar. Make sure all the sugar crystals are dissolved at this stage. You may need to brush side of bowl with a water dipped brush.
• Once sugar is dissolved, cook jam on high (100 percent) uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring after every 2 minutes or until jam reaches setting consistency.
• To test whether the jam has reached setting point, drop a small spoonful onto a cold saucer and cool to room temperature before testing. The jam should wrinkle slightly when you push it with your finger. At this point the jam can be transferred to warm sterilised jars and left to cool before sealing tightly.

MICROWAVE STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Measure whole berries, sugar and lemon juice into a 16-cup microwave-safe bowl.
• Stir well.
• Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Microwave, uncovered, on High for about 12 minutes, until mixture comes to a full roiling boil and boils for one minute.
• Stir well 3 times during cooking.
• Immediately stir in pectin and Amaretto liqueur.
• Skim off foam with a metal spoon.
• Continue stirring often and skimming off foam for 10 minutes.
• Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

SUMMER FRUITS JAM

Steps:

• Briefly blend the fruit and place in a large microwave-proof bowl with the sugar. Microwave on High for 3 mins, then stir well. Microwave for a further 3 mins on High, stirring after. Finish with a further 2 mins, then pour into warm sterilised jars. Once bottled and cool the jam is ready to eat. Will keep in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Keep in the fridge once opened.