- 1 C Strawberries
- 1 C Blueberries
- 1/2 C Raspberries
- 1/2 C Blackberries
- 1 C sugar
- 1 TBL lemon
- This will quadruple in size. Be sure to use a large microwave safe bowl or an 8 cup measuring cup – or cut recipe in half and use a 4 cup measuring cup.
- Remove all non-edible parts of the berries
- Toss all berries with sugar and let rest 30 minutes
- Microwave 5 minutes, then remove and stir
- Microwave 5 more minutes, then remove and stir
- Continue to microwave in 2 minute segments stirring between each segment
- Repeat until it starts to look syrupy – even if it looks a little thin, that’s OK
- If you feel it is still not quite ready to gel, cook an additional minute.
- Don’t overcook though, or it will crystallize.
- Transfer to canning jars and keep in refrigerator for up to three months. Once jar is opened, use within three weeks.
Variations
You can use peaches too, but you will have to add 1 TBL pectin. Strawberries have natural pectin. So do the peels of Seville Oranges (aka Ornamental Oranges)
