STRAWBERRY JAM
Makes approx 2 x 500g jars
2 large punnets strawberries (approx. 450g each)
¼ cup lemon juice
2 cups castor sugar
1. Wash, hull and cut the strawberries in half.
2. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, combine the strawberries and lemon juice.
Cook, uncovered for 3 minutes on HIGH (100%).
3. Add the sugar and mix well. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20
minutes on MEDIUM HIGH (80%). Caution: watch the jam clo
sely the entire
cooking time to ensure it does not boil over.
4. To test that the jam sets, place 1 teaspoon on a small plate and let it cool. If it
gels slightly, it is set.
5. Pour the jam into hot sterilised jars, seal and label.
MIXED BERRY
AND APPLE JAM
Makes approx 2 x 500g jars
600g frozen mixed berries
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and grated
½ cup apple juice
2 cups castor sugar
1. In a large microwave safe glass bowl, combine the frozen mixed berries, apples
and juice. Cover with plastic cling-wrap and cook for 13 minutes on MEDIUM
HIGH (80%).
2. Add the sugar and stir well. Cook, uncovered for 18 minutes on MEDIUM
HIGH (80%), stirring twice during cooking and
then once again after cooking is
complete.
3. To test that the jam sets, place 1 teaspoon on a small plate and let it cool. If it
gels slightly, it is set.
4. Pour the jam into hot sterilised jars, seal and label.
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