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What is pectin? Why do we need/use pectin?
Pectin is a natural jelling substance found in all fruits. Certo Pectin is extracted from citrus fruits. By adding pectin, you shorten the cooking time, resulting in a fresher fruit flavour and colour.
Can you interchange liquid pectin with crystals?
Different types of Certo Pectin products are not interchangeable. Each Certo Pectin product has its own unique recipes, using different proportions of ingredients, designed to give consistent results.
Insert recipes, remake directions and tips are available for the following Certo products :
How do you know which pectin to use?
Use the pectin product specified in your recipe. There are other jam making products on the market. Some contain pectin; others use gum to make their jams. Some have one standard recipe for all fruits that may not deliver consistent results with all types of fruit. Certo recipes cannot be used with any of these other products or vice versa.
Isn't jam making complicated, time consuming?
It's really easier than you may think, especially no-cook jams that can be made in less than 30 minutes and with no sterilizing required.
I remember my grandmother melting paraffin wax and pouring it on the jam - do you still have to do this?
This is no longer recommended since mould can grow underneath the wax. It is difficult to ensure an airtight seal. |