Microwave Berry Jam

Create homemade sweetness in minutes with this quick and easy Microwave Berry Jam recipe, perfect for busy mornings or last-minute dessert toppings! Featuring a vibrant mix of your favorite berries—whether fresh or frozen—this versatile jam is bound together with granulated sugar and a splash of zesty lemon juice for a perfectly balanced flavor. Ready in under 15 minutes, this simple recipe eliminates the hassle of stovetop cooking by using your microwave to achieve a luscious, spreadable consistency. Ideal for spreading on toast, drizzling over pancakes, or enhancing baked goods, this small-batch berry jam is as practical as it is delicious. With just three ingredients and no preservatives, it's a fresh, homemade alternative to store-bought jams that keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:13 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups Berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a mix)
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry the berries if using fresh. If using frozen berries, there's no need to thaw them beforehand.

Step 2

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the berries, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix well to coat the berries evenly in the sugar.

Step 3

Microwave the mixture on high power for 5 minutes, stopping halfway through to stir the contents. Be cautious, as the mixture will be very hot.

Step 4

After 5 minutes, carefully stir the mixture again. Continue microwaving in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture has thickened to your desired jam consistency. This may take 2–3 additional minutes.

Step 5

To test the consistency, spoon a small amount onto a plate and let it cool for 1–2 minutes. If it thickens and wrinkles slightly when pushed, it's ready. Keep in mind the jam will thicken further as it cools.

Step 6

Remove the bowl from the microwave and let the jam cool completely. Transfer to a clean, airtight jar or container.

Step 7

Refrigerate the jam for up to 2 weeks. Spread it over toast, pancakes, or use it as a filling for desserts!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	465 grams (465.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	746

Total Fat 0.90g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.00g	70%
Dietary Fiber 10.80g	39%
Total Sugars 179.50g
Protein 2.20g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 49mg	4%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 474mg	10%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.0%

Protein: 1.1%

Carbs: 97.9%