Make the most of seasonal strawberries in this quick and easy jam.

Prep Time : 0:45 | Cook Time : 0:20 | Total Time : 1:05 | Serving : 1 1/2 person.

Ingredients

• 500g strawberries, washed, hulled, chopped

• 1 1/2 cups white sugar

• 1 large lemon, juiced

Method

• Step 1

  Place strawberries into a 3-litre capacity heatproof microwave-safe bowl (such as Pyrex). Add sugar and 1/3 cup lemon Juice. Microwave, uncovered, for 4 minutes on HIGH (100%) power. Stir.

• Step 2

  Microwave for a further 15 minutes on HIGH (100%) power (jam should still be runny) or until jam reaches setting point (see hint). Spoon hot jam into hot sterilised jars. Seal. Turn jars upside down for 2 minutes. Turn right side up. Cool. Once opened, store in the fridge.