Microwave fruit jam

 
                            Microwave Fruit Jam
 
 Recipe By     : Jo Anne Merrill
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:20
 Categories    : Fruits                           Microwave
                 Jams & Jellies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      cups          rhubarb -- diced
    1      pint          strawberries
    8 1/4  ounces        crushed pineapple -- canned
    1 3/4  ounces        pectin -- 1 package
    4      cups          sugar
    1      tablespoon    fresh lemon juice
    1      teaspoon      lemon peel -- grated
 
      Do not drain pineapple.
      1. Combine pineapple, rhubarb and strawberries in 2-quart 
 microwave-safe bowl or other container. 
      2. Microwave on high power 7-10 minutes, stirring twice, until rhubarb
 is tender.
      3. Stir in fruit pectin; microwave on high 2-4 minutes,until mixture
 boils, stirring every minute. 
      4. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Microwave on high 2-4 minutes
 more to allow jam to boil  hard; stir every other minute.
      5. Let stand for 10 minutes, then pour into sterilized jars. Seal and
 let cool, then refrigerate.
      Yield: about 4 jelly jar sized servings.
 
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 Serving Ideas : Great to make for gift-giving. Pretty in jelly jars.