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Microwave Strawberry Jam on English muffin
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Microwave Strawberry Jam

Microwave Strawberry Jam is easy to make and it ensures that you’ll have the freshest PB&J’s ever. Made with just 3 ingredients!
Prep Time3 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time13 mins
Course: Spread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Microwave Strawberry Jam
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 49kcal
Author: Dorm Room Cook Staff

Ingredients

  • 1 cup strawberries , finely chopped (about 1/2 pound)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup sugar
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Instructions

  • Combine strawberries with lemon juice and sugar.
  • Add to a cereal bowl and cover with a wet paper towel and put it on a plate (this will catch any overflow of strawberry juice).
  • Microwave for 5 minutes, stir, then microwave for 5 minutes.
  • When thickened let cool to room temperature and store in the fridge.
  • If when cool it isn’t thick enough, microwave again.

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg