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FieldsofThyme
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Posted - Jun 29 2010 :  10:19:54 AM  Show Profile
do I really need fresh lemon juice? I bought Sure-gel Certo to make it. I didn't know they sold lower sugar pectin. Anyway, do I need lemon juice?

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Amanda
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Posted - Jun 29 2010 :  1:01:23 PM  Show Profile
I don't think that the lemon juice is required...I think for berry jams it is optional. I haven't ever added any to my blackberry jams and I haven't had storage problems with them.

There is lower sugar pectin, as well as a product which requires the addition of calcium water, which is very, very low to no sugar, I believe. You are supposed to be able to just use fruit juice concentrates to sweeten with it. I have it; the brand is Pomona, and I got it at the natural foods store. I have yet to use it, though, so I can't report results.

Also, I would like to try MJF ChillOver powder, too!

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Jonni
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Posted - Jun 29 2010 :  1:04:52 PM  Show Profile
I've never added it, but I don't use Certo liquid pectin for my jams, only jellies. Don't know if that makes a difference or no...


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