Midnightmom Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I just bought 6 larges jars of sugar-free strawberry jam. I would like to blend it into more of a smooth jelly consistency and re-jar it into smaller containers. Is it possible??? Quote Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Interesting question. I hope you get an answer but the halls of MrsS are kinda empty right now.... ... MtRider Quote Link to comment
Violet Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I don't see it as a safety issue, but it may break the gel. All you can do is heat it up, put in smaller jars, process and see what happens unless you want to thicken it up while heating with some Clear Jel. That would at least give it some thickness for sure. Quote Link to comment
Annarchy Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Yea Violet! I was waiting to see what you suggested. Quote Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 This would apply to re-jar-ing if a couple liked the savings of large quantity but it keeps going to mold before they finish? Like ....grape jelly...which I love but end up throwing out my initial savings? MtRider Quote Link to comment
The WE2's Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Not sure if it's "pc" but once received a wine goblet of grape jelly that was sealed with about an inch of wax (parrafin?). It lasted for several years, until I popped the wax out and gave it a taste. Didn't harm me a bit. I'm not a jelly-maker (just can't get it to thicken for me the way I want) so I just buy the stuff! Quote Link to comment
kyles mom Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I remember opening jelly jars sealed with paraffin. Is that still done anymore? Quote Link to comment
Violet Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Not by people who are up to date on food preservation safety. Quote Link to comment
CrabGrassAcres Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Lots easier just to use a canning jar and canning lids than to mess with paraffin. Less likely to fail on you too. Quote Link to comment
kyles mom Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Thanks - I haven't seen jelly sealed that way since I was a child. Now I know why,... Quote Link to comment
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