#1623 - Microwave Strawberry Preserves

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 lb. strawberries (washed, de-stemmed and drained)
1 TBSP lemon juice
1 TBSP powdered fruit pectin (Sure-Jell)
3/4 cup white sugar

In a large glass microwave safe bowl add strawberries--mash with a potato masher. Add lemon juice and pectin--stir. Microwave on high until the mixture comes to a boil (about 3-5 minutes depending on your microwave). Remove from microwave--add white sugar and stir. Return to microwave--heat on high until it comes to a boil again. Skim off the foam that forms on the top--discard the foam. Cool to room temperature, then pour the mixture into a 1 pint jar. Refrigerate. Preserves will last about 2 weeks if refrigerated.