Microwave Jam
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
1 1/2 cups sugar
Fruit and Flavorings listed below
Recipe
Add sugar. Let stand until juices form, about 30 minutes.
Microwave, uncovered, on High (100 percent) for 6 minutes or until
mixture
begins to boil. Stir well. Microwave on High (100 percent) for 10 to 13
minutes more, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon jam
into
custard cup and refrigerate for 15 minutes; check consistency. For
thicker
jam, reheat jam to boiling, then microwave on High (100 percent) for 2
more minutes; retest. Makes about 2 cups.
Variations:
Strawberry: Rinse and crush about 3 1/2 cups hulled berries (you should
have about 2 cups). Add 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice.
Blueberry: Rinse and slightly crush about 3 cups blueberries (you
should
have about 2 cups). Add 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon
peel and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Peach: Rinse, peel, pit and chop about 1 1/3 pounds peaches (you should
have about 2 cups). Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. If desired, stir in 2
drops almond extract after cooking.
Apricot: Rinse, pit, and chop about 1 pound apricots (you should have
about 2 cups). Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
Description:
"Sunset, p. 40"
Yield:
"2 cups"
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