*  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.