Microwave Jam

Submitted by: Marcia

Attributed to: Marcia

Category: Sauces

Description: Any kind of berries work well or you can have a combination. Great topping over ice cream!! Keeps several months in the fridge.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 50 minutes

Servings: 84 2 teaspoon servings

Difficulty rating: 2

Ingredients:

Berries, 3 cups

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon butter

Directions:

1. Slightly crush 3 cups of berries to make 2 cups.

2. Place the crushed berries & the other 5 ingredients in a 2 1/2 or 3 qt casserole dish and allow to stand until juices form, about  30 minutes.

3. Cook uncovered in a microwave on high power.

4. As soon as the mixture begins to boil (at about 6-8  minutes), stir every 2-3 minutes. Cook for a total time of 13 minutes.

5. When time is up, spoon a teaspoon full into a cup.  Cool in the freezer for 5-7 minutes or the refrigerator for 15 minutes to test for consistency. If you want it thicker, heat for 2 more minutes.