Hoosier Hill Farm Fruit Pectin, 25LB (Pack of 1)

Great product and service

This is my favorite brand of pectin, and it comes in a big bag so I don’t have to buy dozens of little boxes. The jam recipe on the back is the absolute best!

I make over 400 jars of jam a year and this pectin works very well. Have not had problems with my jam not 'setting'. Glad I switched from boxed store pectin.

I bought this in July of 2023. I had a package of frozen blackberries from 2022 that I needed to use. I've always used Surejel before, but because I was out of Surejel decided to try this, even though best buy date was 11/24. I was a little skeptical about the 6 tablespoons to use according to the recipe, and that it was out of date, but it worked well. Might be a little too thick, but it might just be that I'm not used to it having used Surejel all these years.

I've never had any brand other than sure gel set up good with the right amount every single time. Every other brand except that I've had to use a little more pectin, but this stuff did do a nice job. I add an additional tablespoon of pectin per recipe so for this stuff a box of sure gel is about 1/3 of a cup. I use 1/ 3 of a cup plus a tablespoon and it does fine. Much cheaper than the sure gel boxes.

1. The bag comes with an adjustable closing band. I prefer to move into canisters, but you do not have to if you do not have the storage jars.2. This is not a "powdered" pectin, but rather a light granulated pectin. It dissolves much easier than the powdered pectins I have used before.3. Use this BEFORE you add your sugar. Bring to boil, then add sugar. bring back to rolling boil for 1 minute. You will need a whisk to incorporate this properly.4. 1/2 pint and pint jars set quickly, usually as soon as they cool. Quart jars can take up to 36 hours to completely set up, but they do. I promise!!5. Make sure you have enough acidity in your juice. Add lemon juice or cider vinegar if you do not have a high acid fruit/juice.Currently, I have used this with jalapeno jam, concord grape jelly, and apple jelly. NO issues!!I make jams and jellies in bulk for sale, and this has worked beautifully for me.Use a slightly heaped 1/3 cup pectin for 4 cups of juice/fruit. Adding 1/2 cup of lemon juice or cider vinegar if needed. Using 7 cups of sugar. I do not make sugar free jams/jellies.I did not add lemon juice to my concord grape jelly and had a soft set, so I will add lemon juice next time, but it is still a good jelly, just a bit softer than what I normally want.Yes, I will purchase this again as I need it.

I love using this pectin. Easy to use, dissolves easily and great price. Two thumbs up!! Will buy again.

Good product at a good price.