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10-Min Strawberry Jam

Microwave jam that's ready in five minutes — just strawberries, sugar, and lemon cooked down until thick and glossy. No canning equipment, no fuss.

Total time
10 min
Servings
8
Calories
104
10-Min Strawberry Jam
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb strawberry, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a microwave-safe bowl.

  2. 2

    Microwave on high for 3 minutes, then stir and scrape the edges.

  3. 3

    Microwave another 2 minutes until the mixture looks glossy and thick.

  4. 4

    Let cool 5 minutes — it will thicken as it cools.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a jar or container and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spoon
  • jar or airtight container

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