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| HomesteadHerbs |
Posted - Jul 05 2010 : 4:00:47 PM
So I tried to make grape jelly with Chillover Powder. I had 12 quarts of grape juice which I had boiled from grapes. I added 1/4 cup of agave nectar and then let it boil. Then I added 6 teaspoons of Chillover Powder and let it boil for 3 minutes, just like the instructions said. Put the liquid in the jar, but it hasn't gelled. I put on jar in the fridge, and it's gelled fine. But all the rest are all liquidy.
Will it just take time to gel?
Is there any rescue for my jelly?
Thanks,
Christine
Growing, using, and learning about herbs. Living a Godly simple life! |
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| HomesteadHerbs |
Posted - Jul 09 2010 : 07:24:20 AM
Siobhan,
I love the taste. The kids thought it was a little tart, but to me it tasted just like the grape did. A sweet/tart! I purposedly didn't add sugar cause I didn't want it too sugary.
The kids are also calling it Peptobismal jelly, as it turned out a milkly pink color! :-) If I can figure out how to post photos, I'll post some to display!
Living a Godly simple life with 2 kids, a Haflinger, and hens. Would love a Jersey hand milked cow! :-) |
| clothedinscarlet |
Posted - Jul 08 2010 : 8:05:19 PM
Chillover powder is MaryJane's alternative to gelatin. It's a good substitute for vegetarians. You can make all kinds of things with it. I think I'm going to try some marshmallows soon.
http://shop.maryjanesfarm.org/store/p/65-ChillOver-Powder.aspx
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
| Rivergirl_2007 |
Posted - Jul 08 2010 : 12:34:07 PM
I am really curious - what is Chillover Powder? |
| clothedinscarlet |
Posted - Jul 06 2010 : 10:04:58 AM
You'll have to let me know how it tastes! I need to make some grape jelly for the boys to have PB&J!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
| HomesteadHerbs |
Posted - Jul 06 2010 : 08:36:54 AM
Siobhan,
That's exactly what happened. This morning it was nicely gelled.
I haven't tried it yet, but it looks beautiful!
Living a Godly simple life! |
| clothedinscarlet |
Posted - Jul 06 2010 : 07:39:20 AM
I just made some jam and it took an overnight sit to gel, but it was perfectly gelled in the morning. And it's so yummy too! Chillover is great!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
