Canning (food preservation) Second Session - Strawberry Lime Jam

Okay, I know in the last canning session I said it didn't get any easier, but it did!  In this modern day of convenience I figured that someone must have figured out how to involve the microwave in canning and after some research, I found a recipe that worked!  And it was super easy (although slightly messy).

This jam came out thicker than the first Strawberry Jam I made  (there was nothing wrong with the first Strawberry Jam, it's just the texture of this jam was slightly stickier.  Both were delicious).

Here it is:


1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups sliced, hulled strawberries
2 tbsp  Lime juice

1. Place sugar and strawberries in two alternating layers in a DEEP 12-cup microwavable bowl.  Pour lime over top.  DO NOT STIR.

2. Microwave, uncovered, on High (100%) for 5 minutes, stirring twice.  Microwave uncovered, on high for 10 minutes or until mixture will form a gel, stirring every 4 minutes.

3.  Ladle into hot jars and process for 15 minutes (florida) or as directed for your altitude (northern states 20 minutes).

Makes 1 1/2 cups

I must admit that with the LIME juice being added, the taste is one you must acquire (must like lime).