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From what I understand, I can make Elderberry Jelly using a fruit jelly recipe that includes lemon juice but using the juice/sugar ratio listed in th...
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Asked August 05, 2024, 12:38 PM EDT
From what I understand, I can make Elderberry Jelly using a fruit jelly recipe that includes lemon juice but using the juice/sugar ratio listed in the attached document from University of California Agricultural and natural Resources.
My question is could I omit the pectin and cook the jelly to 230°F (syrup/thread stage) to make a safe syrup?
Baker County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Brigitte,
You are not required to use pectin to make your elderberry jelly, but you do need to make sure that you follow the juice to sugar recipe carefully to make a safe product. The pH of some elderberry varieties is too high, so these instructions create a safe product by reducing the water activity. Please weigh your ingredients carefully.
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Joy
You are not required to use pectin to make your elderberry jelly, but you do need to make sure that you follow the juice to sugar recipe carefully to make a safe product. The pH of some elderberry varieties is too high, so these instructions create a safe product by reducing the water activity. Please weigh your ingredients carefully.
Thanks for using Ask Extension!
Joy
