Microwave Ginger Plum Jam Food

MICROWAVE GINGER PLUM JAM

Steps:

• Place plums and sugar in a deep 8-cup microwavable container.
• Stir in lemon juice.
• Microwave, uncovered on High for 7 minutes, stirring twice.
• Add ginger; microwave, uncovered on High for 15 to 18 minutes or until mixture will form a gel, stirring every 4 minutes.
• Ladle into sterilized jars and use the inversion method or water bath for 10 minutes.

MICROWAVE PLUM JAM

Steps:

• Place sugar, lemon juice and plums in a deep 8 cup microwavable container (I use a pyrex measure).
• Microwave, uncovered on High for 2 1/2 minutes, stir. REPEAT twice more.
• Microwave, uncovered, on High 15 - 18 minutes, STIRRING every 4 minutes until it will form a gel.
• Ladle into hot sterilized jars. Wipe rims, remove any air bubbles, add hot lids and rings.
• Process 5 minutes in boiling water bath.

PLUM JAM WITH LIME AND GINGER

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in pot and bring to a boil.
• Boil rapidly to almost the jelling point.
• This will be where you are stirring as it is still boiling for 15 minutes.
• As it thickens make sure to stir so not to burn.
• Ladle into sterilized jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Process 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.

GINGERED PLUM JAM

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients in a heavy large pot; stir to combine.
• Attach a jelly thermometer to side of pan or place a small plate in freezer to chill for testing jam.
• Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, adjusting heat as needed to maintain an even boil; boil for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• After 15 minutes of cooking check temperature on thermometer or test small portion of jam on chilled plate, return plate to freezer for 1 to 2 minutes, remove and run finger through sample. When the jam is set you can pull your finger through it and it doesn't run back together. During testing, remove jam from heat.
• As jam sets you will be able to see the bottom of the pot when stirring. The temperature should be about 221 degrees F.
• Pour the hot jam into 4 sterilized 8-ounce jars, carefully wiping jar rims; cover with lids and screw bands.
• Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes, remove from water bath, allow to cool; check seal.

MICROWAVE PLUM AND GINGER SPONGES

Steps:

• LIghtly oil four 8-oz. microwaveable ramekins.
• Place margarine, brown sugar, eggs, milk and treacle n a large bowl., Use an electric whisk to beat together until light and fluffy.
• Divide mixture between ramekins, and microwave on high for 3-3 1/2 minutes, turning once until puddings are risen and firm. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Place plums and sugar in medium bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until soft.
• To serve invert sponges on to 4 plates, spoon plums over top and serve with custard.

MICROWAVE PLUM-ORANGE JAM

Steps:

• Pit plums but do not peel.
• Coarsely chop.
• Place in a 16-cup microwave-safe dish; stir in orange peel, sugar and lemon juice.
• Stir well.
• Microwave, uncovered, on High for about 15 minutes, until mixture comes to a full roiling boil and boils for 1 minute.
• Stir well 3 times during cooking.
• Immediately stir in pectin.
• Skim off foam with a metal spoon.
• Continue stirring often and skimming off foam for 10 minutes.
• Pour into sterilized jars and seal.