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This recipe can be a life saver in France since the vast majority of stores are closed on Sundays. It implies you have strawberries and sugar at home though :)
Imagine it is Sunday and your kids don't have any jam for their breakfast on Monday! Plus they will love Mommy's homemade jam. If you're in a rush, this recipe is perfect. Very fast and easy to do with the microwave! |
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 15+ minutes
Needed tools: jars of glass, a large microwavable bowl and a plate to put in your freezer
Cost: $
Ingredients (for approx. 2 mid size jars):
- 18 oz of strawberries (fresh or unfrozen)
- 16 oz of sugar
- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
Preparation and cooking:
- Take a small plate and put it in your freezer (you will use it to test if your jam is ready).
- Hull the strawberries and cut them into 2 or 4.
- Put them in the bowl and add the lemon juice. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Microwave it for 5 minutes on high.
- Crush the strawberries (using a fork should be enough) if you don't like big chunks of fruits.
- Add the sugar, stir and microwave again for 5 minutes on high.
- Stir and microwave on high for 5 minutes again. Make sure your bowl is big enough (the jam will gain a little in volume).
- Remove your plate from your freezer. Take a spoon of your jam and put some on your plate. Leave it for 1 minute to cool.
- Run your finger through the jam in your plate. If it is too runny, microwave it on high for 2 more minutes.
- Replace the plate in the freezer and redo the plate test + 2 minute microwaving as needed.
- Pour jam while still hot in sterilized jars, seal them and put them upside down to create a vaccuum. Leave them in this position until cold. If you press the lid, there should not be any sound.
You can see in this video how to sterilize jars and how to make sure jars are properly sealed.
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