Microwave Strawberry Jam

 

 

 

2 ½ lbs Strawberries

Juice of 1 Lemon

3 lbs Sugar

½ Bottle Certo

 

 

 

1.         Prepare the fruit and crush thoroughly.  Place in a large bowl.

 

 

2.         Add the lemon juice and sugar and mix well.

 

 

3.         Cook in the microwave oven for 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes. 

Add a knob of butter or margarine half way through cooking to reduce

foaming.

 

 

4.         Remove from the microwave oven and stir in Certo.

 

 

5.         Allow to cool slightly to prevent the fruit from floating.  Skim if

necessary.

 

 

6.         Pot and cover in the usual way.

 

 

N.B.     Cooking times may vary according to the power of the microwave oven used.  We used a microwave with a 600 watt output and a turntable.  Increase or decrease the times slightly to suit your model.