Microwave Strawberry Jam

Ingredients

• 750g fresh strawberries
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• pith from 1 lemon
• 2 cups sugar

Method

1. Put two small plates in the freezer.
2. Hull and quarter the strawberries and place in a microwave proof bowl with the  lemon juice.
3. Place the white pith from 1 lemon onto a square of muslin, tie securely with string and place in the bowl.
4. Cook, uncovered, on high for 5 minutes, or until the mixture is soft and pulpy, stirring  twice.
5. Cool slightly then add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
6. Cook, uncovered, on high for 15-20 minutes, or until the mixture reaches setting point (105 degrees).
7. Test for setting point a couple of times during cooking.
8. Discard the muslin bag. Carefully pour the very hot jam into clean, warm jars and seal.
9. Turn the jars upside down for 3 minutes, then invert and leave to cool.
10. Label and date.