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[grapesoda]

I think you can mix the pectin with a little of the juice liquid over heat to make a paste to help dissolve easier.. I always just use the dry and it is fine even in recipes that liquid is called for.

 

[KDbeads]

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What about trying this one
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/7/Kendras_KeyLime_Marmalade54346.shtml
Could you strain the peel after cooking? Other than making your own pectin I am not sure how to get around this.
I don't have the technical answer as to why they are not interchangeable but I have tried it once and it failed to set even after modifying the recipe to cook with powdered rather than the liquid directions.

That's an idea..... hmmmm have to ponder that a bit

 

[Dragonfly Ranch]

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Here is what I did. Bartlett pears (light yellow skins), pealed with a metal potato peeler, immediately into a metal bowl with cold water and lemon juice. Then cut them and put in hot jars with a simple light syrup of sugar and water. Water processed for 15-20 minutes - can't remember now would have to look at recipe but whatever it called for. Removed the lid for 5 minutes then out of the water bath to cool. I'll try and remember to take a picture tonight and post. Thanks everyone for your assistance in trying to help me out on this one.

Sandee

 

[grapesoda]

I'll have to look again but I believe it was the bartlett's specifically that mentioned turning pink...but could also be the metal peeler. Do a google search for canned pears turning pink, it seemed harmless. I'm off to open house or I'd go back and quote what I found.

 

[Kim_NC]

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I found some in a Dollar General Friday. Had 2 coupons for $5 off a $25 purchase.
Went to one store...no 1/2 pt jars (only quarts)...but stocked up on paper supplies, etc with one coupon.
Went to another store, they had the 1/2 pt jars, got enough of them to use the 2nd coupon. Ended up costing $5.75/dozen.

Seriously!?

Our $1 General didn't have anything smaller then 1/2 quarts all season.

I got those from there for $7 for pickles and salsa though. I was getting 1/2 pints at walmart for $6... plus I had like 10 ball $1 off coupons I used all summer. So I got good deals... I will eventually order in bulk online. However, bulk online is more expensive then walmart once you pay shipping... so I'll bleed walmart dry first.

Yeah, I was bleedng WalMart too...even though I dislike spending $$$ there. And the Save A Lots had them for $6.50 or $6.75. But since I had the coupons, I went with DG. I really was shocked to fnd any 1/2 pts there. There's a 3rd DG on the other side of town. I probably should check there too.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Everybody always posts their beautiful pictures. I'm not getting left out this time!

Here's my work today (so far, I'll be doing more later)

Peach melba on the left and Nectarine Melba on the right.

 

[Kim_NC]

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Wait...consider this one. It's from a Co-operative Extension service pamphlet. I haven't tried it, but usually their suggestions do work. :

How To Convert Powdered Pectin To Liquid Pectin
When you cannot find liquid pectin it is useful to know how to turn the powdered form into liquid. Mix 1 package powdered pectin in 1/2 cup water and boil for 1 minute. Pour into a measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 cup. Use as you would liquid pectin

 

[LovinMyPeeps]

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Wait...consider this one. It's from a Co-operative Extension service pamphlet. I haven't tried it, but usually their suggestions do work. :

How To Convert Powdered Pectin To Liquid Pectin
When you cannot find liquid pectin it is useful to know how to turn the powdered form into liquid. Mix 1 package powdered pectin in 1/2 cup water and boil for 1 minute. Pour into a measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 cup. Use as you would liquid pectin

Thanks! That's awesome info to have

 

[KDbeads]

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Wait...consider this one. It's from a Co-operative Extension service pamphlet. I haven't tried it, but usually their suggestions do work. :

How To Convert Powdered Pectin To Liquid Pectin
When you cannot find liquid pectin it is useful to know how to turn the powdered form into liquid. Mix 1 package powdered pectin in 1/2 cup water and boil for 1 minute. Pour into a measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 cup. Use as you would liquid pectin

Totally awesome!!!
Thanks a million, I now can use all these liquid pectin recipes I have!!!

 

[vfem]

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Wait...consider this one. It's from a Co-operative Extension service pamphlet. I haven't tried it, but usually their suggestions do work. :

How To Convert Powdered Pectin To Liquid Pectin
When you cannot find liquid pectin it is useful to know how to turn the powdered form into liquid. Mix 1 package powdered pectin in 1/2 cup water and boil for 1 minute. Pour into a measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 cup. Use as you would liquid pectin

Totally awesome!!!
Thanks a million, I now can use all these liquid pectin recipes I have!!!

SWEET!!!