Microwave Strawberry Syrup

Description

Adapted from Easy Microwave Preserving.

• Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes
• Serves: 16
• Makes about 1 pint.

Ingredients

• 1 pound whole strawberries
• 1½ cups sugar, can use up to 2 cups total
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

1. Puree strawberries using a food processor.
2. Pour pureed strawberries into a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl.
3. Add sugar and lemon juice, use up to 2 cups sugar, depending on tartness of berries.
4. Stir gently but thoroughly.
5. Microwave at 100% (high) until a full boil is reached.
6. This should take about 7 minutes.
7. Stir, if needed, to keep mixture from boiling over.
8. Reduce microwave power to 50% (medium) for 5 minutes.
9. Stir once about half way through cooking time.
10. Cool and then strain using cheesecloth or a jelly bag, if desired, for a clear syrup.

Note

• Other berries such as blueberries may used instead of strawberries.