Microwave Berry Jam
Create homemade sweetness in minutes with this quick and easy Microwave Berry Jam recipe, perfect for busy mornings or last-minute dessert toppings! Featuring a vibrant mix of your favorite berries—whether fresh or frozen—this versatile jam is bound together with granulated sugar and a splash of zesty lemon juice for a perfectly balanced flavor. Ready in under 15 minutes, this simple recipe eliminates the hassle of stovetop cooking by using your microwave to achieve a luscious, spreadable consistency. Ideal for spreading on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or enhancing baked goods, this small-batch berry jam is as practical as it is delicious. With just three ingredients and no preservatives, it's a fresh, homemade alternative to store-bought jams that keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a mix)
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse and dry the berries if using fresh. If using frozen berries, there's no need to thaw them beforehand.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the berries, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well to coat the berries evenly in the sugar.
Microwave the mixture on high power for 5 minutes, stopping halfway through to stir the contents. Be cautious, as the mixture will be very hot.
After 5 minutes, carefully stir the mixture again. Continue microwaving in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture has thickened to your desired jam consistency. This may take 2–3 additional minutes.
To test the consistency, spoon a small amount onto a plate and let it cool for 1–2 minutes. If it thickens and wrinkles slightly when pushed, it's ready. Keep in mind the jam will thicken further as it cools.
Remove the bowl from the microwave and let the jam cool completely. Transfer to a clean, airtight jar or container.
Refrigerate the jam for up to 2 weeks. Spread it over toast, pancakes, or use it as a filling for desserts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 193.0 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 179.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 474 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
