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09-22-2011, 03:53 PM
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I am always so hesitant about making jelly, for fear they will not set up. My first one today was my basic recipe, using a Sweet Reserve Red wine. This stuff was jelling in the jars as I was filling them. My second one is an experiment. Equal parts Apple Juice and Chardonnay. I've added some fresh thyme to the pot, and will add a sprig wehen a jar it. Fingers crossed!
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Sounds good - haven't made any 'catering' jams/jelly yet this year. (where has this year gone????)
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The white looks like it is setting up nicely.
I'll have to wait to try it, then see how many batches we want to make.
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I love you jams and jelly ideas, Lorraine! Come on retirement!
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Sounds delicious Lorraine!
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I did a white wine and thyme jelly a bunch of years ago - so good on a chicken sandwich.
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The red set up beautifuuly, and tastes great. The white, on the other hand, is still runny, but the taste is fabulous. I think we can use it as a sauce when we have pork loin on the buffet. I've been using Dutch Jell, it is so much cheaper than pectin, and I can buy it in bulk at the Mennonite store. But, after reading up on it today, it needs a really high sugar contect to work. I may have to break down and buy their book.
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I let the white sit another 24 hours, and it has now set nicely. Luckily, I have another 1 1/2 cases of Chardonnay, and a big bucket of thyme.
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good to know, Lorraine - thanks.
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