Breakfast

Microwave strawberry jam

Microwave strawberry jamWoman's Day
1.5 Cup
10M
25M
35M

Ingredients

Method

1.Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Set aside 5 minutes until strawberries have softened slightly.
2.Microwave, uncovered, on high (100 per cent) power 4 minutes, stirring every 1 minute until sugar dissolves.
3.Microwave, uncovered, 18-20 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes and adding jamsetta after 10 minutes, stirring to dissolve. Cook until jam reaches setting point. Check for setting by placing 1 teaspoon jam on a chilled saucer. Place in freezer 1-2 minutes until jam reaches room temperature. If surface wrinkles when pushed with fingertip, it’s ready to bottle. lf not, cook longer.
4.Set aside 2 minutes to allow bubbles to subside. Carefully spoon into a hot sterilised jar. Seal. Cool. Store in pantry. Once opened, keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.

To sterilise jars, preheat oven to very slow, 120°C. Wash jars and lids in hot soapy water, rinsing well. Place in a large saucepan and cover with water. Boil 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to a baking tray. Place in oven until dry. Fill jars while warm.

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