Microwave Nectarine Jam

 

 

Makes approx. 2 ½ lbs

 

2 lbs 2 oz Nectarines

1 tbsp Lemon Juice

1 lb 10 oz Sugar

3 fl oz Certo

 

 

 

1.         Wash the nectarines, remove the skin and stones, cut into pieces.

 

 

2.         Place the fruit and lemon juice in a large bowl.  Cook uncovered for 12

minutes on FULL POWER.  Stir half way through cooking.

 

 

3.         Add the sugar and mix well.  Cook on FULL POWER for 8 minutes. 

Stir every minute for the first 4 minutes.

 

 

4.         Stir in Certo.

 

 

5.         Cool slightly, skim if necessary.  Pot and cover in the usual way.

 

 

 

N.B.     Times will vary according to the power of the microwave oven used.  We used a 700 watt output microwave oven.  Increase or decrease the times slightly to suit your model.