*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                           Microwave Fruit Jam

Recipe By     : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : Fruits                           Microwave
                Jams & Jellies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          rhubarb -- diced
   1      pint          strawberries
   8 1/4  ounces        crushed pineapple -- canned
   1 3/4  ounces        pectin -- 1 package
   4      cups          sugar
   1      tablespoon    fresh lemon juice
   1      teaspoon      lemon peel -- grated

     Do not drain pineapple.
     1. Combine pineapple, rhubarb and strawberries in 2-quart 
microwave-safe bowl or other container. 
     2. Microwave on high power 7-10 minutes, stirring twice, until rhubarb
is tender.
     3. Stir in fruit pectin; microwave on high 2-4 minutes,until mixture
boils, stirring every minute. 
     4. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Microwave on high 2-4 minutes
more to allow jam to boil  hard; stir every other minute.
     5. Let stand for 10 minutes, then pour into sterilized jars. Seal and
let cool, then refrigerate.
     Yield: about 4 jelly jar sized servings.

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Serving Ideas : Great to make for gift-giving. Pretty in jelly jars.