INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

• 2-1/2 c. mashed fruit {either fresh or frozen}
• 1 T. lemon juice
• 2 T. powdered pectin
• 2 c. granulated sugar

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine fruit and lemon juice.

2. Stir in pectin until dissolved, then stir in sugar.

3. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir and scrape bowl.

4. Return bowl to microwave for 2 minutes. Stir & scrape sides.

5. Repeat in 1-minute intervals for another 2 to 4 minutes, or until jam froths up and thickens.

    {Stir and scrape sides in between each interval.}

6. Once the jam is thick, remove from microwave.

7. Stir slowly for 2 to 3 minutes, or until foam subsides and skim off any remaining foam.

8. Ladle jam into clean jars or plastic containers and cover with lids.

9. Let rest at room temperature until set.

10. Once refrigerated, the jam should last for at least a month.