Description
This Microwave Strawberry Jam recipe is a quick and easy way to make delicious homemade jam using fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, all cooked conveniently in your microwave. Perfect for spreading on toast or adding to desserts, this method bypasses the traditional stovetop process and reduces cooking time significantly.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh Strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
- Juice of 1 and 1/3 Lemons
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place 500 grams of fresh strawberries into a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar and the juice from 1 1/3 lemons. Stir all ingredients together thoroughly to combine.
- Microwave Cooking Part 1: Put the uncovered bowl into the microwave and cook on high for 4 minutes. This will start releasing the juice from the strawberries and dissolving the sugar.
- Stir and Continue Cooking: Carefully remove the bowl and stir the mixture well. Then return it to the microwave and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.
- Prepare Jam Test Plate: While the jam is cooking, place a small plate into the freezer to chill. This plate will be used to test the jam’s consistency.
- Test Jam Consistency: Take the bowl out carefully and stir the jam again. Spoon a small amount of the hot jam onto the chilled plate and place it back into the freezer for 2 to 3 minutes. After chilling, run your finger through the sample to check if it has set properly.
- Adjust Cooking if Needed: If the jam is still too runny, return it to the microwave and cook for a few more minutes before repeating the test until the desired consistency is reached.
- Jar the Jam: Once the jam is set, spoon it into a sterilized jar. Seal with a lid and allow it to cool to room temperature before serving or storing it in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Ensure your microwave-safe bowl is large enough to prevent spillovers during cooking.
- Sterilize jars thoroughly by boiling them or running them through a dishwasher cycle before filling.
- Jam will thicken further as it cools, so do not overcook it to avoid a hard texture.
- Store the jam in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 weeks for best quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 19 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry jam, microwave jam, homemade jam, quick jam recipe, easy strawberry jam
