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Farm Kitchen:  My plum jelly is NOT. I'm clueless...  |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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 Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 7:34:23 PM
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I followed the directions for plum jelly in my canning cookbook and ended up with 16 jars of plum syrup. The recipe said that plums have enough pectin and don't need any, so I didn't use it.
Ok, fine, so I have lots of pancake syrup now. I'll just use pectin in the next batch and get my jelly. I followed the directions on the pectin. Well, almost. It said to stir constantly and I had to walk away for a minute to help dh with something. So, now I have 10 more jars of syrup!
So, one last shot. I waited for dh to go to bed and I tried it with the pectin again; following the directions to the letter. 10 more jars; the lids are just popping now so it'll be a bit before I know if it worked this time or not.
I'm thinking that jelly making is an exact science that isn't one of my better skills! No wonder Grandma only made jams, preserves and butters! Any of you jelly making masters out there have an idea what I could have done wrong? Anybody have any idea what I can do with all this syrup? I don't know if I can even give away that many jars of pancake syrup! Can it be remade into something else? I feel like I just wasted 36 lids.
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 8:11:36 PM
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Lisa - it might set up more as it sits - I have had this happen several time. The only time I made plum jelly I cooked the bejesus out of it because it wasn't thickening, then after it sat on the shelf for a couple months it became something like flubber - completely unspreadable. So yours may indeed turn into something that resembles jelly:)
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 8:39:40 PM
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I hope so, Amy Grace. I've been told it should set up by the time it cools and that's just not the case here. Even the last batch I did shows no sign of thickening.
Last year I made plum syrup (on purpose) and overcooked it and it turned a brownish red and tasted almost burnt. It solidified over the winter, too. So, maybe this attempt at jelly will work?
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog: http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My Website:
http://www.freewebs.com/lisamariesbasketry/index.htm |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 9:25:17 PM
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I have not attempted jelly. Jams yes, jelly no. So I applaud your effort no matter how it turns out. If you wind up with syrup, just have a neighborhood pancake breakfast and I bet you'll get raves!
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2008 : 10:36:41 PM
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It has happened to us all at one time or another...don't give up!!! plum syrup is wonderful for dipping egg rolls in!! And heck..how can you have too much yummy syrup??
I add plum jelly to my homemade bbq sauce..you could use some that way too..adds nice flavor.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 05:16:32 AM
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Lisa- did you see the recipe for making jelly using chill-over powder in one of the latest magazines? 100% fool proof since the chill-over will set and it tastes AMAZING! My parents and I got to sample some out at the Farm before I left Idaho and my mouth is watering just thinking about it!!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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neighsayer
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Shirley
Arabi
GA
USA
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Posted - Sep 17 2008 : 07:35:07 AM
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Lisa: Same thing happened to me! I thought I followed the directions exactly. Obviously I didn't or I wouldn't have jars and jars of syrup like you. ha ha
Thank God I live in the country! |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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neighsayer
True Blue Farmgirl
81 Posts
Shirley
Arabi
GA
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 09:55:33 AM
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I am done with the "syrup" for now. Next year I will definitely use the chillover. Anyone need some syrup for ice cream? ha ha.
Thank God I live in the country! |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2008 : 2:41:56 PM
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| Same thing happened to me with strawberry preserves this year, new recipe did not call for pectin, was supposed to thicken naturally. Well, I ended up opening up all my jars and adding pectin and recanning. Worked just fine. |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2008 : 06:26:32 AM
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I'm glad it worked for you, Suzanne. I've never had any problem with preserves. This was my first attempt at jelly and I think my last. I'm perfectly happy with preserves and will just stick to what works for me.
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog: http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My Website:
http://www.freewebs.com/lisamariesbasketry/index.htm |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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