Microwave Peach Jam With Orange Liqueur Recipes

3-MINUTE MICROWAVE JAM

Steps:

• Put the berries in a large glass bowl. If you are using blackberries and they are large, cut them in half. Toss the berries with the cornstarch and sugar if you are using.
• Cover the bowl with a microwave safe dinner plate, and microwave for 3 minutes. Give it a stir. If your jam is still very runny, pop it back into the microwave for 30 second intervals. Note: Be careful, it will get quite hot so use caution, and oven mitts.
• Spoon the jam into a clean jar and let cool Store in the refrigerator, the jam will firm up as it cools.
• Use or freeze the jam within one week.

PEACH JAM WITH AMARETTO LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Inspect 5 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Mix peaches with lemon juice in a large pot immediately after chopping to prevent peaches from turning brown. Place pot over medium heat.
• Mix 1/4 cup of the sugar with pectin and add it to the pot with the peaches. Stir well. Slowly bring to a full rolling boil that does not stop bubbling when stirred. Add the remaining sugar and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pot, to fully dissolve the sugar. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and stir in amaretto liqueur.
• Ladle peach jam immediately into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

MICROWAVE PEACH JAM WITH ORANGE LIQUEUR

Steps:

• Place peaches and sugar in a deep 8 cup microwavable container.
• Stir in lemon juice.
• Microwave, uncovered, on High (100%) for 7 minutes, stirring twice.
• Microwave uncovered, on High for 12 to 15 minutes or until mixture will form a gel, stirring every 4 minutes.
• Stir in liqueur.
• Ladle into sterilized jars and process 5 minutes in boiling water.

MICROWAVE PEACH JAM

Steps:

• Mash peaches with a potato masher.
• Combine peaches with pectin, sugar, ascorbic acid, and lemon juice, if desired, in a deep 2-quart casserole.
• Cover and microwave 3 to 4 minutes or until mixture boils 1 minute.
• Remove from microwave, continue to stir 2 minutes.
• Pour into freezer containers; cover and freeze.
• To serve, let jam thaw in refrigerator.
• Store jam in freezer up to 1 year, or in refrigerator up to 1 month.
• Yield: 2 half pints (about 14 calories per tablespoon).