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 ==
# Puree strawberries using a food processor.
# Pour pureed strawberries into a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl.
# Add sugar and lemon juice, use up to 2 cups sugar, depending on tartness of berries.
# Stir gently but thoroughly.
# Microwave at 100% (high) until a full boil is reached.
# This should take about 7 minutes.
# Stir, if needed, to keep mixture from boiling over.
# Reduce microwave power to 50% (medium) for 5 minutes.
# Stir once about half way through cooking time.
# 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.
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