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How to Test for Pectin
Use this reliable pectin test and you can be confident your jam will set perfectly every time.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cooked fruit
- 1 tbsp methylated spirits - denatured alcohol
Instructions
- Place the teaspoon of cooked fruit in a small glass or cup. Allow to cool.
- Add the methylated spirits and stir briefly or swirl the glass to mix the contents.
- Allow to stand.
- If a jellyfied mass forms, the fruit is high in pectin. Small floating blobs indicates low pectin, and you should consider using jam sugar or adding pectin powder to achieve a good set.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
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