Description
A simple and delicious summer fruits jam recipe using mixed berries and jam sugar, prepared quickly with a microwave. Perfect for preserving the sweet, tangy flavors of summer fruits in easy-to-use jars.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 500g summer fruits (mixed berries)
- 500g jam sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Briefly blend the summer fruits to break them down slightly but still retain some texture.
- Combine Fruit and Sugar: Place the blended fruit and jam sugar in a large microwave-proof bowl.
- First Microwave Heating: Microwave on High for 3 minutes, then stir the mixture thoroughly to combine the sugar and fruit juices.
- Second Microwave Heating: Microwave again on High for 3 minutes, stirring well afterwards to ensure even cooking.
- Final Microwave Heating: Microwave for a final 2 minutes on High to fully dissolve the sugar and thicken the jam.
- Jar the Jam: Pour the hot jam into warm sterilised jars. Let the jam cool completely before sealing.
- Storage: Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months. Refrigerate after opening.
Notes
- Use printable preserves labels to write cook’s notes or gift messages.
- Recycle old glass jars by washing, drying well, and heating them in a medium oven for 5 minutes before bottling your jam to sterilize them.
- This jam keeps well in a cool dark place for up to 6 months unopened.
- Refrigerate once the jar is opened to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: summer fruits jam, mixed berry jam, microwave jam, easy jam recipe, homemade preserves
