Microwaved Strawberry Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. hulled strawberries
1 3/4 oz. powdered pectin
7 c. sugar

Preparation

Chop strawberries and place in 3-quart casserole with pectin. Stir well.
Cover.
Pace in microwave oven and heat at Full power, 8 to 10 minutes until mixture is at a rolling boil.
Add sugar to boiling mixture and stir well.
Return uncovered to microwave oven and heat at Full power, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring after 5 minutes until mixture reaches a full rolling boil.
Let boil 1 minute longer.
Remove from oven and skim off foam with metal spoon, stirring jam for 5 minutes.
Ladle into hot sterilized glasses. Seal.
Makes 8 cups.