Microwavegingerplumjam Recipes

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.

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 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.