The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I made loads of blackberry and elderberry jelly last night and it hasn't set. OK, it was late and I was in a rush so probably didn't boil it enough; is it Ok to put it back in the pan and boil some more? I've not had this happen before. It also has some apple and lemon juice in to help with the setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Yes Clare just boil it up again. I did this with my apple and mint jelly and it turned out fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Thanks Christian, I'll give it another boil tonight then and make sure that it's reached setting point this time. It tasted lovely though, even if my fingernails are stained purple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Try adding a little lemon juice to up the pectin levels a bit too and that might help. My crab apple jelly wouldn't set last year so I reboiled it with some lemon juice and it was fine. I automatically added some to this year's batch (all 11lbs of it ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 I put soem in the original mix, perhaps I ought to add some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 All sorted last night thanks, and it has set this morning.. Rosie enjoyed some on her toast at breakfast. Thanks for your suggestions. I also made some elderberry and blueberry cordial, will sample it at lunchtime and report back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
