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Can I use regular pectin instead of low-sugar pectin?

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Can I use regular pectin instead of low-sugar pectin?

Keep in mind that there is some sugar in the regular pectin. These recipes often use sugar substitutes for additional sweetening. A long-boil method can be used to make no- or low-sugar jams. The fruit pulp is boiled until it thickens and resembles a jam, but these spreads will not be true jams with pectin gels.

Are pectin brands interchangeable?

Pectin is available in two forms: liquid and powdered (dry). Although both products are made from fruit, they’re not interchangeable.

How do I substitute Pomona’s pectin?

Developing or Converting Recipes for Cooked Jam or Jelly Using Pomona’s Pectin

  1. teaspoon (or less) pectin = 2 Tablespoons sugar or honey.
  2. teaspoons pectin = ¼ cup sugar or honey.
  3. teaspoons pectin = 3/8 cup sugar or honey.
  4. teaspoons pectin = ½ cup sugar or honey.
  5. teaspoons pectin = 5/8 cup sugar or honey.

How does the low-sugar version of pectin work?

How no sugar needed pectins work. With the low methoxyl (LM) pectins, the pectin molecules will bind to calcium, instead of each other. (So the more calcium, the firmer the jell.)

Is pectin and Sure-Jell the same thing?

Both SURE-JELL and CERTO are pectin products. CERTO is a ready-to-use liquid pectin, whereas SURE-JELL is a powdered pectin product that needs to be dissolved in water before using to make jam and jelly recipes. Always use fruit at its ripest to provide the best flavor in your jam and jelly recipes.

Are pectin and Sure Jell the same thing?

Sure-Jell makes a pectin called MCP (Modified Citrus Pectin). It’s marketed as a premium pectin using citrus pectin but it’s hard to find except on the west coast.

Are Sure Jell and Ball pectin the same?

Sure-Jell and Ball can be used interchangeably, but Pomona’s is tricky to substitute.

Can I use Sure-Jell instead of Pomona’s pectin?

If you want an easy one-for-one substitute for low-sugar Sure-Jell, low-sugar Ball RealFruit is the one to pick. Sure-Jell and Ball can be used interchangeably, but Pomona’s is tricky to substitute.