Ingredients:

1pkg. (10-oz.) frozen sliced strawberries
1/2 cup red currant jelly
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons rum or syrup from canned pineapple

Preparation Method:

In 1 1/2-qt. casserole place berries. Microwave at High 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 Minutes, until defrosted. Mash with spoon. Add jelly. Cover. Microwave at High 4 Minutes, or until boiling.

Mix cornstarch with rum or syrup. Add to hot strawberries. Stir well. Cover. Microwave at High 2 Minutes more, until thick. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.