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Microwave Strawberry Jam

Recipe Submitted By: bakingmad

This Microwave Strawberry Jam couldn't be easier to make and takes the hassle out of standing there and boiling the mixture.

1.10 kg	Strawberries
1	Lemon Juice from 1 lemon
1.40 kg	Granulated Sugar (Silver Spoon Homegrown)
250 ml	Certo Apple Pectin

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Prepare the fruit and crush thoroughly. Place in a large bowl.
Add the lemon juice and sugar and mix well.
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 forming
Remove from the microwave oven and stir in Certo
Allow to cool slightly to prevent the fruit from floating. Skim if necessary.
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.