Making jams in the microwave is simpler & cleaner than conventional cooking. When making homemade jams you will need to sterilize the jam jars you are using. This can be done by filling the jars 2/3rds full with cold water and simply bring this to the boil in your microwave, make sure you use oven gloves to remove the jars from the microwave then empty & dry.

To test your jam for setting simply place a little of the boiled jam on a clean cold saucer & wait a minute or two and push your finger through the jam, the jam will crinkle if settingpoint is reached. If it dosen’t crinkle then boil the mixture for another minute or so & test again.

For a great Raspberry jam preserve you will need: 1kg freshly picked raspberries & 1kg caster sugar

Place the raspberries in a mixing bowl and crush with the back of a wooden spoon. Add the sugar & cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave in a cool place overnight. peirce the wrap and then microwave on full power for 5 minutes and then stir. Microwave on medium power then for abround 24 minutes, stirring twice during cooking and test for setting as above. If the jam is ready potin sterilised jars, seal & cover.

For all your homemade jams bits just take a look here for jars, labels etc its all here so give it a go and you will never buy supermarket again.

Then enjoy your jam in homemade cakes, scones or on toast or bread etc. Tell me what you favourite jam is? have a go a making home made jam see my previous blogs on making homemade jams.