Add the lemon juice and mash the berries well.

Transfer them into a stovetop Pan or Microwave bowl and mix the sugar and stir well.

M/W for 2 min and then stir well till the sugar is dissolved. Then microwave for 30-45 min ( depending on ur m/w) and keep stirring it every 5 min.5.Do the spoon test. The Jam is done when the the juice is v thick when you dip a metal spoon in the fruit and lift to see a thick not-runny consistancy. The spoon should be cold - take a spoonful and cool. When the cold jam is of the gel like consistancy - the jam is done. If it is still runny microwave it further for 5 min before testing again.

Transfer to a sterilized jar and enjoy it with your bread during breakfast or in way you like :)This goes off to Valli's Microwave Event : Bottled and to Sia's WBB - Summer Feast event***********************Dear Dee sent me my much awaited Arusuvai Package. There is something real special to get such treats from blogger friends. She sent me a whole caboodle of goodies starting from Aam papad ( which I finished off the moment it came!), a box of curry powder,a delicious mix of cereal with oats,maple syrup and crunchy nuts and one m/w safe lunch box - all accompanied by her sweet letter. Recipes coming soon.