Do you still have blueberries in your freezer from last year? If so, try one of my favorite recipes as you get ready for our July season:


Microwave Berry Jam

Source: Hometown Cooking
http://www.lhj.com
Prep: 10 min.
Cook: 8 min.

Ingredients

1-1/2 to 2-1/4 cups fresh or frozen boysenberries, strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries (enough for 1 cup mashed)
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon butter or margarine*

Directions

1. Thaw berries, if frozen; do not drain. Mash berries; measure 1 cup. In 2-quart microwave-safe casserole combine the mashed berries, sugar, lemon juice, and butter.
2. Microwave on 100% power (high) for 8 to 9 minutes or until mixture thickens and is reduced to about 1 cup, stirring every 2 minutes.** Cool. Cover and chill to store. (The mixture will thicken a little as it is cooled and chilled. If the consistency becomes too stiff, stir in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach desired consistency.) Makes about 1 cup.

*Test Kitchen Tip: The 1/4 teaspoon butter or margarine is just enough to prevent excess foaming.
**Note: If you prefer seedless jam, press the hot mixture through a sieve to remove seeds. The yield will be less than 1 cup (sixteen, 1-tablespoon servings).

Dietary exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate.

Nutrition facts per serving:
calories: 42
total fat: 0g
saturated fat: 0g
cholesterol: 0mg
sodium: 1mg
carbohydrate: 11g
fiber: 0g
protein: 0g
other carb: .5diabetic exchange