Microwave Strawberry Jam - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/2 cup sigar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 oz pectin

Preparation

Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Set aside for 5 minutes until strawberries have softened slightly.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes, stirring every 1 minute until sugar dissolves.
Microwave, uncovered, 18-20 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes and adding pectin after 10 minutes, stirring to dissolve. Cook until jam reaches setting point. Check for setting by placing 1 teaspoon jam on a chilled saucer. Place in freezer 1-2 minutes until jam reaches room temperature. If surface wrinkles when pushed with fingertip, jam has reached setting point. lf not, cook longer.
Set aside 2 minutes to allow bubbles to subside. Carefully spoon into a hot sterilized jar. Seal and allow to cool. Store in pantry. Once opened, keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.