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Strawberries
Nutrients per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 10.0 grams
  • Calories: 40

Strawberries

Vanilla Strawberry Jam (Microwave)

 

Preparation Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 11 to 13 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups (500 mL) crushed Ontario Strawberries, fresh or frozen (about 1 qt/1 L whole)
  • 3 cups (750 mL) sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
  • 1/2 bottle liquid pectin
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
Preparation:

Combine berries, sugar and lemon juice in 4 qt (4 L) microwave-safe bowl. Cook at High 10 to 12 minutes or until mixture reaches a full rolling boil. Cook 1 minute more. Add pectin and stir for 1 minute. Skim off any foam. Stir in vanilla.

Pour jam into sterilized jars; seal, cool and label. Store in a cool, dark place. Makes about 4 cups (1 L)

NOTE: Microwave recipes tested in a 700-watt microwave oven. Power level terminology in microwave ovens varies; check your owner's manual and use whichever word or number gives you the same percentages as in the recipe (High is always 100%). If your oven differs, cooking times may vary.