Strawberry Jam Recipe Without Pectin

Ingredients

• 4 cups hulled and quartered strawberries ((approx 1 pound or 500 grams) hulled and quartered)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice ((60mls))
• 2 cups granulated white sugar ((400 grams))

Instructions

1. 1

   Place strawberries in a large (16 cups/4 liter capacity) microwave safe bowl with the lemon juice. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. It should start smelling amazing already. Remove from microwave.

2. 2

   Once you add the sugar the fruit won't break down much more so if you want it smooth cook for a little longer.

3. 3

   Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.

4. 4

   Return to the microwave, cook for 15 minutes on high, stopping every 5 minutes to stir and check. The jam will come to a full rolling boil. Don't leave unattended just in case it boils up and over the bowl.

5. 5

   Pour into sterilized jars. Seal with a sterilized lid.