How To Remake Jelly Or Jam That Didn't Set

Step 1

For each quart of jelly or jam that you are recooking, you will need 1/4 cup of water, 1/4 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 4 teaspoons of powdered pectin. Measure this into a large pot and mix together.

Step 2

Then add the jelly or jam that you want to recook and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Boil hard for 1 minute then test a little on an ice-cold spoon to see if it sets up. If it doesn’t boil for another minute, if it does remove it from the heat, skim the foam and fill your mason jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.

Step 4

Remove air bubbles, wipe the lids clean and add the lids finger tight and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes or according to your altitude.

Step 5

For each quart you are recooking you will need 3/4 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of liquid pectin, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Step 6

Bring the jelly to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.

Step 7

Remove it from the heat and quickly add the remaining ingredients, stir to combine.

Step 8

Return the pot to the stove and bring the mixture back to a boil and boil it for 1 minute.

Step 9

Test to see if the jelly is setting. If not then boil for another minute, if it is then remove it from the heat, skim the foam and fill your jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.

Step 10

Remove air bubbles, wipe the rims clean and add the lids finger tight and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes or according to your altitude.

Step 11

Pour the soft jam or jelly into a medium-sized pot and add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for each quart of jelly you measured.

Step 12

Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes

Step 13

Test to see if it’s setting, if not continue to boil for 1 more minute if it is then remove it from the heat and skim off the foam.

Step 14

Fill your jars leaving 1/4 inch of headspace and remove air bubbles.

Step 15

Wipe the rims, add lids finger tight, and process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes or according to your altitude.