How do you turn Pomoma pectin into liquid pectin

Judy Hartman Tipple
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Greenstuff August 13, 2015
Well, saying you can't do it sounds like the easy way out. From their site, you can certainly do it, you'd just have to be really committed!
 
Greenstuff August 13, 2015
I can see you've been through the wringer. Pomona has a web page devoted to your question. It's complicated and will vary by recipe http://www.pomonapectin.com/usingpomona/developing-your-own-recipes-for-cooked-jam-or-jelly-using-pomonas/
 
Judy H. August 13, 2015
Thanks, Greenstuff. I did go there, but didn't find it, thanks for the right link. I also left a message, before I posted here, with their help desk. She called me about 15 minutes ago, and bottom line...doesn't seem it can be done.... or they don't recommend it.
 
Judy H. August 13, 2015
About 4 years ago, user hardlikearmor (trusted home cook) posted the following. "1 Tbsp liquid pectin = 2 tsp powdered pectin.
I found this at homesteadingtoday.com:
How To Convert Powdered Pectin To Liquid Pectin
When you cannot find liquid pectin it is useful to know how to turn the powdered form into liquid. Mix 1 package powdered pectin in 1/2 cup water and boil for 1 minute. Pour into a measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 cup. Use as you would liquid pectin."

And following that, user AntoniaJames (trusted source on Baking) stated "I think though that it depends a lot of what kind of powdered pectin you are talking about. Pomona, which has a two-ingredient system, with a different way of using it, would be handled differently. ", but neglected to say how it would be handled differently. So, I'm somewhat confused by the two answers I received. Thanks.
 
Judy H. August 13, 2015
Also, fyi, I did try Hardlikearmor's advice with "Suregel' and it worked. But as I mostly have Pomona .... as I prefer to can with as little sugar as possible, I was hoping I could find a way to use that. Thanks.
 
HalfPint August 13, 2015
I would not recommend trying to substituting liquid pectin with the powdered stuff. Certain fruits/vegetables require liquid pectin or they will not set properly.
 
C S. August 13, 2015
I don't think you can turn it into liquid pectin, but you should be able to find an equivalency i.e. tablespoons of powder to tablespoons of liquid.
 
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