Microwave Strawberry-Lemon Jam.

Microwave Strawberry Lemon Jam
From "The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving"

1 and 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups sliced, strawberries
2 TBSP fresh lemon juice (you can substitute lime juice as well)

Place sugar & strawberries in two alternating layers in a deep 12-cup microwaveable bowl. Pour lemon juice over the top. Do not stir. Microwave, uncovered on High for five minutes, stirring twice. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10 minutes or until mixture will form a gel, stirring every four minutes.

Ladle into hot jars and process for 10 minutes.

Variations:

This can be made using peaches instead of strawberries. Just cut the lemon juice to 1 TBSP.