Speedy Microwave Strawberry Jam

This microwave jam only takes 20 minutes to make, and is foolproof too - I made 4 jars while preparing dinner.

Ingredients

• 500g strawberries, washed, hulled, chopped
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup lime or lemon juice
• 1 tbs Jamsetta ( available in supermarkets)

Method

1. To sterilize the jars and lids, place in 100C oven for 20 minutes, while you are making the jam.
2. Place the strawberries into a 3 litre capacity microwave-safe bowl. Add the sugar and lime juice. Stir to combine.
3. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the Jamsetta
4. Microwave for a further 20 minutes on HIGH ( jam should still be runny), or until the jam reaches setting point. Allow to cool.
5. Spoon the jam into hot, sterilized jars and seal. Turn the jars upside down for 2 minutes. Turn upright and allow to cool. Once opened, store in the refrigerator.
6. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Notes

To test that the jam has set, leave a saucer in the freezer while the jam is cooking. Drop a small amount of hot jam onto the plate. Run your finger through it, forming a ‘path’. If the ‘path’ stays separated, the jam is done.