Microwave Lemon Marmalade

A yummy, quick marmalade for when those lemons start to get a bit out of hand or you need a little handmade gift :-)



Ingredients

3 large or 4 small lemons
1½ metric cups water
3 metric cups white sugar

Method

1. Quarter lemons, discard seeds. Chop lemons finely by hand, or use a food processor for a more jam-like end product.

2. Place into deep dish with water, cook in microwave on HIGH 10 minutes or until lemon rind is tender.

3. Stir in sugar, cook on HIGH 18 minutes or until jam sets when tested on cold saucer; stir occasionally during cooking.

4. Stand 5 minutes before pouring into hot sterilised jars, seal when cold.

Makes about 3 cups.



Adapted from here.