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 Message 1 of 16 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·  (Original Message)Sent: 6/3/2008 8:50 PM
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 Message 2 of 16 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:50 PM
MICROWAVE BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES

2 cups sliced cucumbers
1 med sliced onion
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon turmeric


1) Mix all ingredients in a 2 quart microwavable dish

2) Microwave on high power for 8 minutes. Stir twice during cooking.

3) Let the pickles cool. Put in a container with a tight lid and refrigerate.

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From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:50 PM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameBettyGa1</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 9/25/2005 7:27 PM

Microwave Cherry Preserves

Categories: Desserts | Jams

Serves: 6 Servings

Ingredients:
  • 3 c Pitted red cherries
  • 1 c Water
  • 2 ts Lemon juice
  • 3 c Sugar
  • 1/4 c Powdered pectin
  • 1/2 ts Almond extract

Instructions:
Combine cherries, water, lemon juice and pectin in a 3-quart, microwave
safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper and bring to a boil in
the microwave oven on high setting (about 8 minutes). Remove from the oven
and stir in remaining ingredients. Cover; place in the microwave oven; and
return to a boil on high setting (about 6 minutes). Stir and return to
microwave, uncovered. Cook 3 minutes. Stir and return to microwave oven,
uncovered. Cook 3 minutes or until preserves sheet from spoon. Remove from
oven; skim foam if necessary. Pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head
space. Adjust caps. Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath. Do not
attempt to process in microwave oven. Yield: about 3 half pints.

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 Message 4 of 16 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:51 PM
 

Peach Jam

1 lb Peaches, pitted and chopped
1 tb Lemon juice
2 Drops almond extract (optl)
1 Basic microwave jam recipe

Prepare fruit and flavorings, then prepare basic microwave jam recipe. Microwave, uncovered, on High for 13-15 minutes.


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From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:51 PM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameBettyGa1</NOBR> Sent: 10/28/2003 8:09 PM
Strawberry Jam
Ingredients:
1 c Crushed strawberries
2 ts Lemon juice
3/4 c Sugar
1/4 ts Butter

Instructions:
1.
Stir together strawberries, lemon juice, sugar and butter in an 8-cup microwave-safe measuring cup.
2.
Microwave on 100 percent power for 4 minutes, then stir and continue to microwave at 100 percent power for 4 minutes.
Pour into covered container, cool and refrigerate.

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From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:52 PM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameBettyGa1</NOBR> Sent: 10/28/2003 8:57 PM
Microwave Grape Jelly

6 oz can of frozen grape juice concentrate, thawed
1 pkg (1 3/4 oz) powder pectin
2 cups hot tap water
3 3/4 cups sugar

Use a 3 qt. casserole dish and blend the grape juice and pectin. 
Stir in hot water, cover and microwave on high 8 to 9 minutes until
it boils.  Stir well after 4 minutes.  Add sugar and mix well.
Cover and microwave on high 6 to 8 minutes.  Stir well after 4
minutes.  Boil for 1 minute.  Stir, skim and ladle in 1/2 pint
jars.  Put on lids and rings and process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
This make 4 cups.

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From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:52 PM
Microwave Orange Marmalade

 Wash, and dice up one whole orange, including peel.  This can be done in a  food processor. Put into a glass bowl or jar.  Add one cup of sugar.
 Stir.  Microwave for 2 1/2  minutes, stir, then another 1 1/2 minutes. Stir. Spread on Toast.
 If done in a jar, then just cover and refrigerate leftovers.


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From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:53 PM

Strawberry Jam 

1 c Crushed strawberries
2 ts Lemon juice
3/4 c Sugar
1/4 ts Butter

Stir together strawberries, lemon juice, sugar and butter in an 8-cup microwave-safe measuring cup.

Microwave on 100 percent power for 4 minutes, then stir and continue to microwave at 100 percent power for 4 minutes. Pour into covered container, cool and refrigerate.


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 Message 9 of 16 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:53 PM
 
Fruit Jam

2 c Rhubarb -- diced
1 pt Strawberries
8 1/4 oz Crushed pineapple -- canned
1 3/4 oz Pectin -- 1 package
4 c Sugar
1 tb Fresh lemon juice
1 ts Lemon peel -- grated

* Do not drain pineapple.

Combine pineapple, rhubarb and strawberries in 2-quart microwave-safe bowl or other container. 2. Microwave on high power 7-10 minutes, stirring twice, until rhubarb is tender. 3. Stir in fruit pectin; microwave on high 2-4 minutes, until mixture boils, stirring every minute. 4. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Microwave on high 2-4 minutes more to allow jam to boil hard; stir every other minute. 5. Let stand for 10 minutes, then pour into sterilized jars. Seal and let cool, then refrigerate.

Yield: About 4 jelly jar-sized servings.


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From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:53 PM
 

Microwave Red Hot Apple Jelly

4 c Bottled apple juice
1 pk Powdered pectin
4 c Sugar
1/4 c Red hot cinnamon candies

Combine apple juice and pectin in a 3 quart, microwave-safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper and bring to a boil in the microwave oven on high setting (about 12 to 14 minutes). Stir twice. Remove from oven; add sugar and cinnamon candies, stirring well. Return to microwave: cook until mixture returns to a rolling boil, about 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Boil hard 1 minute. Remove from oven. Skim foam if necessary. Pour hot into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Adjust caps. Process 5 minutes in boiling water bath. Do not attempt to process in microwave oven. Yield: 6 half pints.


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 Message 11 of 16 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:54 PM
From: tghthalo  (Original Message) Sent: 1/4/2006 9:17 AM
Kiwi Lime Marmalade
4 kiwis, peeled and trimmed
Zest of 1 lime, slivered
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Quarter the kiwis lengthwise, and then cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch cubes.

Combine the kiwis with remaining ingredients in a deep 2 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole, and stir well.

Cook, uncovered, at HIGH for 5 minutes. Stir; return to the microwave, and cook until thick, another 6 minutes.

Let the marmalade to cool to room temperature; then cover tightly and refrigerate. It will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator.

Yields 1 cup.

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 Message 12 of 16 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:54 PM
Dried Cherry Chutney

2 cups  pitted dried cherries
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup  finely chopped celery
1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
6 Tbsp apple juice
3  Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp crushed dried red pepper flakes

Combine  all ingredients in a microwave-safe 2-quart casserole, and
stir  well.

Cook uncovered on high (100 percent) power 6 minutes.  Stir,  making
sure sugar has dissolved, and return to microwave.  Cook  another
8 minutes.

Allow chutney to cool to room temperature; then  cover tightly and
refrigerate.  It will keep 1 week in the  refrigerator.  Makes 2
cups.

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 Message 13 of 16 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:55 PM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameMzMaryFran©</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 7/26/2006 10:18 AM
Marmelade à la rhubarbe

2 c. sugar
2 ½ c. rhubarb minced
1-9oz crushed pineapple
1 strawberry jello (small package)

Mix all ingredients together, except jello. Microwave 100%, 8 to 12 minutes.
Add jello and mix. Microwave 2-3 minutes longer, mixing every minute. Let cool.
Can be frozen.
Hope you like it as much as us. Good luck !

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From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:55 PM
From: <NOBR>MSN NicknameMzMaryFran©</NOBR>  (Original Message) Sent: 7/27/2006 7:58 AM
Fig Preserves
Microwave

2 cups Figs
3 cups Sugar
1 Sliced Lemon

Combine figs and sugar in a (2 quart) measure. Cover loosely and let sit 8 hours or overnight. Stir in lemon slices.

Microwave (high 100%) 15 to 20 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and coats the tines of a fork. Remove lemon slices.

Pour preserves into hot sterilized jars. Screw on tops. Stor in refrigerator.

Makes 4 Half Pints

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From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:56 PM
Microwave Jam
2 cups coarsely chopped fruit
3 tbsp powdered fruit pectin
2 cups sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice

Method: Place fruit in 2 qt glass bowl. Microwave on high 2 min. Stir
in pectin; microwave on high 2 min. Stir in sugar & lemon juice;
microwave on high 6 min, stirring every 2 min. Pour into sterilized
jars. Store in fridge for immediate use or store in freezer. i have
used, strawberries, peaches, apricots, berries with good results. This
is quick to make and the fruit keeps its pretty bright color.

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From: MSN NicknameGenie·Sent: 6/3/2008 8:56 PM
Microwave Grape Jelly - Lindah
6 oz can of frozen grape juice concentrate, thawed
1 pkg (1 3/4 oz) powder pectin
2 cups hot tap water
3 3/4 cups sugar

Use a 3 qt. casserole dish and blend the grape juice and pectin. Stir in hot water, cover and microwave on high 8 to 9 minutes until it boils. Stir well after 4 minutes. Add sugar and mix well. Cover and microwave on high 6 to 8 minutes. Stir well after 4 minutes. Boil for 1 minute. Stir, skim and ladle in 1/2 pint jars. Put on lids and rings and process in hot water bath for 10 minutes. This make 4 - * pints

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