With food preservation season upon us, it’s a great time to share two new publications from the North Central Food Safety Extension Network (NCFSEN). Check out Play It Safe – Safe Changes & Substitutions to Approved Home Canning Recipes and Oops! Remaking Jam & Jelly below!
Also, if you are interested in other food preservation resources, be sure to visit our Food Preservation Resource page!
The safety of the food that you preserve for your family and friends is important. You can make some changes and substitutions to research-tested recipes while still protecting your family by following a few simple rules listed in the PDF below.
Fruit gels require the exact right amount of fruit, pectin, acid and sugar for a firm gel to form. Imprecise measuring, too-ripe fruit or failure to use the right type (or amount) of pectin can all contribute to too-soft or syrupy jam or jelly. Follow the steps in the PDF below to remake cooked jam or jelly for a firmer product.
