Source: Baking with Julia by Dorie Greenspan. Beatrice Ojakangas
Makes 2 cups
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Tips: Use to fill danish pastries.
Fresh Berry Jam Filling
Ingredients
Preparation
2 cups fresh berries: one type or mix. Crushed
1 cup sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1. Stir the berries and sugar together in a large microwave safe bowl.
2. Put the bowl in a microwave oven set at full power and cook for 10 minutes. Stir the mixture and cook for 5 to 8 minutes longer, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the filling is glossy.
3. Stir in the lemon juice. Scrape the filling into a small container and cool to room temperature. Seal the container and chill.
The filling will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
NOTE: Makes 2 cups
