1 cup crushed strawberries
2 tsp lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp butter
Directions
1. Stir together strawberries, lemon juice, sugar and butter in an
8-cup microwave-safe measuring cup.
2. Microwave on 100 percent power for 4 minutes, then stir and
continue to microwave at 100 percent power for 4 minutes. Pour into
covered container, cool and refrigerate.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Fruit; Microwave
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We hope you enjoy this Microwave Strawberry Jam recipe.
