Microwave Fruit Jam

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Microwave Fruit Jam

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Fruits Microwave
Jams & Jellies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups rhubarb -- diced
1 pint strawberries
8 1/4 ounces crushed pineapple -- canned
1 3/4 ounces pectin -- 1 package
4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon peel -- grated

Do not drain pineapple.
1. Combine pineapple, rhubarb and strawberries in 2-quart
microwave-safe bowl or other container.
2. Microwave on high power 7-10 minutes, stirring twice, until rhubarb
is tender.
3. Stir in fruit pectin; microwave on high 2-4 minutes,until mixture
boils, stirring every minute.
4. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Microwave on high 2-4 minutes
more to allow jam to boil hard; stir every other minute.
5. Let stand for 10 minutes, then pour into sterilized jars. Seal and
let cool, then refrigerate.
Yield: about 4 jelly jar sized servings.

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Serving Ideas : Great to make for gift-giving. Pretty in jelly jars.