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Farm Kitchen:  ball pectin???  |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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 Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 07:03:18 AM
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For the first time I used the BALL pectin for making strawberry jam. My dughter and I went to pick strawberries yesterday morning- we picked just under 30lbs- I made two different batches and neither batch set up. I normally use SureJell, but thought I would try the Ball brand. I followed the directions that were listed inside the box- It just didn't turn out, I am so disappointed. I have never not had jam turn out before so this is a stumper! Has anyone else tried the Ball brand of pectin? I did contact the BALL company to see if they had any suggestions on what I might have done- anyone else have any ideas why it didn't turn out? Thanks for the insight!
xoxo-Lori
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 07:43:24 AM
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Lori,
I tried Ball before too and got the same results. I LOVE Sure-Jel and it is the only brand I use now (except for freezer jam).
I'm sorry that the jam didn't set up, but like Alee said "at least you have lots of Strawberry Syrup. That would actually make really unique gifts for Christmas or hostess gifts.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 07:51:23 AM
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I will have to give some away- that was my intention to begin with- but the gift basket theme will have to change. Oh well- it was a good time picking berries and making jam with my daughter. I will know better than to change brands when one is working well for me. Thanks for the insight ladies!
Happy Monday!!
xoxo-Lori
Thank GOD I'm a Country Girl! |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 08:45:23 AM
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| I've only used Ball pectin (it's what's available in my supermarket). I've noticed that sometimes it takes a few days after canning for the jam to stop sloshing around, but usually by the time I open it up to use the jam has set up into the more solid product I expected. |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 11:33:19 AM
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I always use MCP pectin if I can get it. If not then Sure Jell. I have not tried the Ball brand but think perhaps now I won't. Thanks for the heads up.
Blessings, Sheri
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
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Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 11:43:18 AM
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When I give jelly to my sister, they usually heat it up, water it down and use it for syrup anyway. It thins out the sugar and makes is low carb I guess.
Now that Ball has taken over Kerr, I think we may start having problems. Any time I have had a problem with a jar breaking or not sealing, it is always Ball. I don't buy anything but Kerr lids. Now this year they have changed the color and style of the flats. Has anyone used the new flats? |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 11:45:03 AM
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Do you have any Chillover powder from MJF? I make all my jellies/jams with that. Just did cherry jelly and it set up beautifully.
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens-QMD
http://harvestthyme.blogspot.com
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 12:23:18 PM
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I have used alot of different kinds, including Ball..and it worked fine. Sometimes you need to add a little lemon juice or citric acid to the jam to get it to set up..that is usually what causes things to not jell enough..not enough acid.
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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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1849 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 3:58:31 PM
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I've always used Sure-Jell.
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
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Robin
Denver
CO
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 9:09:22 PM
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Did you make two 15 pound batches? I have had good luck with Ball, but sometimes it takes a few days to set up. Sometimes really large batches dont set up well.
I would love strawberry syrup. I am hoping a friend will have chokecherries this year so I can make jam and syrup. |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 9:13:05 PM
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| I have always used sure jell, but I'm not very experienced at canning yet either. I just learned on this site to take my rings off before I store the jars. |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
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Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 03:54:35 AM
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I'll swear by the Ball brand liquid pectin or Certo
that's all I have ever used for the past 9 years worth of jam/jelly canning
grape jelly never turns out though...always a bit runny in the jars |
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Annab
True Blue Farmgirl
2900 Posts
Anna
Seagrove
NC
USA
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Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 03:57:23 AM
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OH! And maybe the lemon juice is what gives decent results.
I alwyas use a squank in any jam/jelly recipe just to keep the fruit from fading....especially the strawberry
And yes, the two recipes from Ball and Certo ARE different as are the packet amounts you use ( 1 vs 2 ) |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 06:26:37 AM
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I made two separate batches and followed the instructions with adding 1/4 cup lemon juice to each batch. I checked them this morning and still runny. I have more of the BALL pecetin if anyone is interested I will drop it in the mail to you. I'm just going to stick with Sure-Jell- it's what hs worked for me in the past and I will stick with that. Thank friends!!
xoxo-Lori
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Daisyfleabane
Farmgirl at Heart
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Claudia
Howard
PA
USA
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Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 08:29:58 AM
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I have never had trouble with getting strawberry jam to set using Ball pectin. I read a long time ago, in Martha Stewart Living, that you should never cut off the white tops of your strawberries because that is where the most natural pectin occurs in the fruit. I do follow the recipe amounts exactly, and weigh my fruit. I tend to balance low pectin fruit with high though in my own recipes (for ex., pears with dried cranberries, strawberries with a whole lemon deseeded and chopped in the food processor for strawberry-lemon marmalade).
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jun 30 2009 : 12:43:49 PM
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Lori..I would love the pectin if you still have it. Will trade you something for it if you like.
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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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jul 01 2009 : 09:34:41 AM
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it's your's- I will drop it in the mail to you- I'm glad that you can use it!!
xoxo-Lori
Thank GOD I'm a Country Girl! |
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2015 : 10:06:25 AM
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I've used SureJel a couple of times this year and in both cases I've had trouble with the set. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.
I've also made things with the liquid pectin pouches and those have worked beautifully.
My batch of Blueberry Lime Jam is still sloshing around in the jars a few days later - I put one in the fridge to see if maybe that would help things. So far no luck... :(
Will have to look into this Chillover powder I keep seeing mentioned - I've never heard of it before! |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Sep 06 2015 : 3:31:54 PM
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I have found that some Jams just take longer to set too. I have had Sour Cherry Jam and Peach Jam take up to a week to set.
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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