How to Fix Freezer Jam
Yield: 64 Tablespoons
How to fix freezer jam that didn't thicken using liquid fruit pectin. Don't toss it- your jam can be saved!
Ingredients
- 1 cup jam that didn't set
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Certo Liquid Fruit Pectin
Instructions
- PREPARE containers: Rinse clean containers and lids with boiling water; dry thoroughly.
- PREPARE A TRIAL BATCH: Measure 1 cup of jam into small bowl. Add sugar and lemon juice. Stir 3 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved. Add liquid pectin. Stir an additional 3 minutes. Pour into one of the prepared containers. Cover and let stand 24 hours before checking to see if set. Store opened pouch of pectin in refrigerator.
- PREPARE REMAINDER OF BATCH: If the trial batch sets correctly, prepare remaining jam. DO NOT remake more than 8 cups of jam at one time. Use the same directions and measurements as for trial batch per 1 cup of remaining jam. Pour into prepared containers. Cover and let stand 24 hours before freezing.
Notes
These instructions are for Certo Liquid Fruit Pectin.
Helpful conversions:
- 3 teaspoons = 1 Tablespoon
- 8 Tablespoons = 1/2 cup
- 16 Tablespoons = 1 cup