Microwave Strawberry Syrup

Description
Adapted from Easy Microwave Preserving.
 * Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes
 * Serves: 16
 * Makes about 1 pint.

Ingredients

 * 1 pound whole strawberries
 * 1½ cups sugar, can use up to 2 cups total
 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

 * 1) Puree strawberries using a food processor.
 * 2) Pour pureed strawberries into a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl.
 * 3) Add sugar and lemon juice, use up to 2 cups sugar, depending on tartness of berries.
 * 4) Stir gently but thoroughly.
 * 5) Microwave at 100% (high) until a full boil is reached.
 * 6) This should take about 7 minutes.
 * 7) Stir, if needed, to keep mixture from boiling over.
 * 8) Reduce microwave power to 50% (medium) for 5 minutes.
 * 9) Stir once about half way through cooking time.
 * 10) Cool and then strain using cheesecloth or a jelly bag, if desired, for a clear syrup.

Note

 * Other berries such as blueberries may used instead of strawberries.