MICROWAVE BLUEBERRY JAM

Name: MICROWAVE BLUEBERRY JAM
Cook time: 15 mins
Yield: Makes 2 cups.
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel; 1/2 tsp salted butter

There is no easier way to make jam than by zapping it for a few minutes in the microwave. This is a brilliant way to use up any leftover fresh blueberries that you may have, though frozen blueberries work just as well.

Yield: Makes 2 cups.

July 02, 2019

Ingredients

3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp salted butter

Directions

Place blueberries in a large microwave-safe bowl and lightly crush using a potato masher.
Stir in sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel and butter.
Microwave on high for 15 - 20 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture is thick and translucent; cool.
Spoon jam into a sterilized container. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 90 calories, 0.2 g fat, 0.2 g protein, 23 g carbohydrate, 0.7 g fibre, 2 mg sodium

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