PLUM AND GINGER MICROWAVE JAM

From start to finish, this small batch of ginger-spiked jam can be ready to sample in less than 45 minutes.Plums are microwaved with just three other ingredients to create a jam which is perfect with breakfast toast or scones at tea time.

Ingredients

Blue Plums (1-1/4 lb, 625 g), pitted

: 8 large

(425 mL) granulated sugar

: 1-3/4 cup

Lemon juice(15 mL)

: 1 tbsp

Finely chopped preserved ginger (50 mL)

: 1/4 cup

Method

Finely chop plums to make 2-1/2 cup.
Transfer to a deep microwaveable casserole; stir in sugar and lemon juice.
Microwave, uncovered, at High for 6 minutes, stir in ginger.
Microwave at High for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until jam thickens and sets.
Pour jam into hot sterilized jars sealing with two-piece metal lids and store in cool, dark, dry place. Refrigerate after opening.

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