Microwave miracle, episode III

My exploration of the "Microwave Miracles" chapter in The New Basics Cookbook continues. This is another tart marmalade, similar to the Apricot Marmalade I made recently and liked so much. And like that one, it uses a relatively small quantity of sugar, less than half of the amount of fruit by weight. I thought Cassie would love this because she's the biggest fan of kiwis in the house, but she didn't seem too impressed after having a tiny little (one might say Brad-sized) taste of the jam. Oh well, more for me, as Grandpa Guy would say.

Kiwi Lime Marmalade

Adapted from The New Basics Cookbook (1989) by Julee Rosso & Sheila Lukins

4 kiwis, peeled and knobby end trimmed (~350 grams when prepared)
¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (30 grams) fresh lime juice
Zest of 1 lime

    1. Quarter the kiwis lengthwise, then cut them into ¼-inch dice.
    2. Combine the kiwis with the remaining ingredients in a microwave-safe 1- to 1½-quart bowl, and stir well.
    3. Cook, uncovered, at full power for 5 minutes in a 700-watt microwave. If your microwave is more than 700 watts, adjust the cooking time or power setting. Stir, then cook again until thick, about 6 minutes more. If your microwave does not have a carousel, rotate the container after 3 minutes. 
    4. Transfer the marmalade to a 1- to 2-cup jar. Cool to room temperature, then cover tightly and refrigerate. The marmalade will keep for a week or two in the fridge. Makes 1 cup.