Easy Homemade Microwave Jam Recipe posted by Something Swanky Pin Share Tweet Email Jump to Recipe SomethingSwanky is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. If you’ve ever wished for a simpler way to make homemade jam or a way to make JUST ONE jar of of jam, this recipe for Easy Homemade Microwave Jam is for you! Ingredients Needed for Easy Homemade Microwave Jam strawberriessugarinstant jello mix, strawberry flavoredlemon juice Recipe Notes & Tips You can use any berry you’d like instead of strawberries. I love peaches (I used canned) and strawberries mixed together. It’s so good!I cracked two glass bowls from Ikea making this jam. Finally, I discovered that using a melamine bowl works without a problem! But be careful– melamine is SUPER hot when microwaved (which is why you aren’t really supposed to microwave it, but I do anyway). Be sure to use iron mits when removing the bowl from the microwave. Continue to Content Easy Homemade Microwave Jam Yield: 8 ounces Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes If you've ever wished for a simpler way to make homemade jam or a way to make JUST ONE jar of of jam, this recipe for Easy Homemade Microwave Jam is for you! Print Ingredients 2 cups of any type of berry (if using strawberries, slice before measuring) 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp instant gelatin mix, any flavor (you can also use unflavored) 2 tbsp lemon juice Instructions Mix together all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl (to allow room for the mixture to bubble up). Microwave for 5 minutes. Remove and stir. Use a wire whisk to mash berries further if needed. Microwave for 5 more minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before transferring to a jar. Mixture will thicken as it cools. Love Jam with Homemade Bread? Me too! Here are some of my favorite bread recipes. Easy Overnight Artisan Bread Soft & Buttery Dinner Rolls Mom’s Famous Homemade Bread