Title: Basic Microwave Jam
Categories: Jam Fruit Microwave
Yield: 2 Cups

2	c	Diced or crushed fruit and
		Flavorings
1 1/2	c	Sugar
1/2	ts	Butter/margarine

Prepare fruit and flavorings and place in a 2 quart glass measure or 2 1/2 to 3 quart casserole. Add sugar and butter; stir thoroughly.

Cover with wax paper. Microwave on High for about 6 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Remove wax paper and stir fruit mixture. Microwave, uncovered, on High for time indicated for each fruit in separate recipes.

Jam will set to good consistency if it begins to coat a metal spoon. Test by dripping fruit mixture from side of spoon; droplets should be thick. Or put 1 T of the mixture in a custard cup after minimum time; place in freezer for 5-7 minutes or in refrigerator for 15 minutes; test consistency. If it's not thick enough, reheat to boiling, then microwave, uncovered, on High for 2 more minutes; test consistency again.

Pour into hot sterlized jars, filling each 2/3 full. Col, cover with a lid, and refrigerate or freeze.

See the following recipes for different types of fruits: Apple Jam, Apricot Jam, Apricot and Pineapple Jam, Berry Jam, Blueberry Jam, Cherry Jam, Spiced Fig and Orange Jam, Peach or Nectarine Jam, Peach and Plum Jam, Plum Jam, Purple Plum and Orange Jam, Strawberry Jam.

"Sunset Microwave Cook Book", 1981, Lane Publishing Co.

From: Barbara O'keefe Date: 01 May 97 Home Cooking Ä

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