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Farm Kitchen:  My jam didn't jelly.....  |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Aug 08 2009 : 5:14:14 PM
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UGGGH.....My first attempt at making strawberry jam and it didn't "gel" I followed the directions right down to the lovely sounding "KLINK" I heard from each little sealed jar after
a hot bath. 
I read on the pectin box that I should wait 2-weeks and then remake it. Anyone ever do that or should I just pitch it and start over again
Oh....the jam I made was (is) really strawberry and lemon marmalade. 
Melody
Farmgirl #525
http://melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
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AuntieM
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marjorie
Holly Springs
NC
USA
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Posted - Aug 08 2009 : 5:33:25 PM
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Oh, please don't throw it away! I've found that sometimes it does take a few weeks for the jam/jelly to set. I've never had to remake it, though I have seen those instructions as well.
At the very least, you have a wonderful ice cream topping, or pancake syrup, or a stir in for yoghurt. Hope it works out for you! |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3317 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3317 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2009 : 6:37:22 PM
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AuntieM
...I never thought of that! What a wonderful idea!!! Whew. I just hate throwing anything out and I picked those strawberries on sunny afternoon in July with the whole fam damily. It was so much fun.
Thanks for the suggestions. I will sit tight and wait.
Melody
Farmgirl #525
http://melodynotes-melodynotes.blogspot.com
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 08 2009 : 8:14:01 PM
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Hey Melody this is Melody. LOL
I did a batch without my mom one time and it did not set. I waited and waited but it just stayed liquid. I was going to dump it but called mom first and she said don't throw it away it is perfect strawberry syrup. Second she laughed and said it was that way cause I did it without her. LOL Really it had to do with when I added the sugar. She sent me a note with how to do it and I will find it in the morning and let you know. I have followed her instructions everytime now and it jells.
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 4:38:29 PM
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OK, I found the note. Actually I made two "oh poo's". I chopped my strawberries in my food processer, they are supposed to be crushed which released something natural in them that helps the jelling. 2. I added everything at the same time, I was supposed to add berries, pectin, lemon juice and bring to a boil then add sugar and bring back to a boil. Adding the sugar, before the pectin does it's job prevents it from jelling. Well now the whole world knows the things I've done right were learned from my mom, my mistakes were mostly when I did it my way!! LOL My mom was the best!
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2009 : 6:49:55 PM
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LOL So we think the same also. Who would have thought there was an order to put the stuff in the pot.
I have made it like that again just because it is a thicker syrup then when I just use the regular syrup recipe, so maybe there was a reason for the mix up!!
Smiles, Melody June
This is the only place where I use my middle, just so people won't confuse us....
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
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Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 07:11:27 AM
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| My strawberry jam didn't jell this year either. Well, the non-sugar batch did just fine, but the "normal" sugary batch is still very liquid. I just checked the jars and they still haven't set after 2 months. I wonder if I forgot the lemon juice, or miscounted and shorted a cup of sugar. I do that sort of thing at the end of a long day. |
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Mountain Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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JoAnn
Colville
Washington
USA
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Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 07:18:00 AM
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| What kind of sugar did you use? Cane or beet. I just heard on CBC that one woman said her mother told her ages ago to never use beet sugar for making jam/jelly because it won't set. Haven't got a clue if this is true or not. The idea of using it for a syrup is great. Works well. JoAnn |
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AuntieM
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marjorie
Holly Springs
NC
USA
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Posted - Aug 10 2009 : 8:31:05 PM
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| Oh, I just heard that as well! I never usually check, just buy the least expensive, but this time I made sure to buy Domino because that's the only one that specifically said "cane sugar" on the bag! I haven't tried it out yet but I plan to this week. |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2009 : 06:57:44 AM
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Alee....your gracious and selfless act of volunteering to recieve any unjammed jelly has been accepted and one "be-ribboned" jar is on it's merry way to your house!
Thank you.
Love
Melody |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
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