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emma.birdwhistle
True Blue Farmgirl
187 Posts
Elizabeth Ann
Ontario
Canada
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 Posted - Oct 22 2009 : 2:27:23 PM
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I recently made a batch of red pepper jelly with the help of a friend, but she was slightly distracted throughout the process and I had never made jelly before...with the result that the finished product turned out quite solid and incredibly sticky (or perhaps gummy is a better word)! My friend thinks it might have boiled too hard. In any case, is there anything I can do with several jars of this stuff? Any way to fix it, or ideas for how to use it up? It won't spread at all - utensils get stuck in it - but it tastes good!
Hoping for a brilliant idea...
- Elizabeth
We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.
E. B. White
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
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sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
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Posted - Oct 22 2009 : 2:49:20 PM
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If I were you I would still use it some way. Id say use it in chili or try putting it with a block of cream cheese with a mixer and see if it makes a good dip. Ive made some tough jellies before too. If it doesnt blend with your mixer heat it with a little water in the micro if you have one, then blend it. It will be delish.
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Edited by - Sarahpauline on Oct 22 2009 2:50:19 PM |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Oct 22 2009 : 3:01:31 PM
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Just an idea :)
Remove from the jars and reheat until melted. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and pour the jelly in that. When firm, cut into small squares and 'roll' in granulated sugar. Red Pepper Jelly Candy!
Perhaps you can save it and use it as a glaze for ham, roasted chicken etc. Just reheat until it liquefies.
Sorry Elizabeth, that's all I can think of :)
~Sharon
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Edited by - Calicogirl on Oct 23 2009 11:59:10 AM |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
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Robin
Denver
CO
USA
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Posted - Oct 22 2009 : 7:18:20 PM
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| I would mix it waith jarred chili sauce when you open the jars and simmer meatballs in it. Its a great party dish. Most people use grape jelly, but I have used pepper jelly. Its yummy. |
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emma.birdwhistle
True Blue Farmgirl
187 Posts
Elizabeth Ann
Ontario
Canada
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Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 05:53:23 AM
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These are all fantastic ideas. I knew I would get good tips from farmgirls! It will be great to see this "jelly" put to good use - I was very reluctant to have it go to waste. Thanks, everyone, for your advice!
All the best,
- Elizabeth
We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.
E. B. White
http://resolutelyoutmoded.etsy.com
http://myspace.com/elizabethannbarlow |
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 09:19:42 AM
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I was going to suggest the cream cheese thing...and I think the candy idea is terrific!!
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Oct 23 2009 : 4:06:58 PM
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Differant idea for the "cream cheese", mix 50/50 and use as a biskit or cracker spread, thats what we do with jalepeno jelly.
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