LH 60: Clear Jel, Sure Jell and Canning Pie Filling

The difference between Clear Jel® and Sure Jell® and how it relates to pie filling.

These two commercial products have very similar names but they are used in canning in very different ways.

Every canning season, it causes a lot of confusion and can even trip up even the most advanced canner.

So in this episode, I explain the differences between these two products and how they relate (or don’t relate) to canning up fruit pie filling.

You will learn:

• What Clear Jel® is and how it is used
• How Sure Jell® is used in canning
• Why I prefer a different product to Sure Jell®
• Where to find both of these products
• Do you even need Clear Jel® at all

To get the full scoop, you can listen to the podcast episode above or read the full transcript below.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Clear Jel®* – cookable thickener (not instant)

Sure Jell®* – pectin

Ultra Gel®* – as mentioned in the episode, I have not tried this product yet. It is an instant gel that is labeled as “non-GMO”. But the instant gel versions do not usually work in canning (it tends to break down). However, this brand IS labeled as a thickener for canning on the package. If you are looking to avoid GMOs, you may want to try this one. Or (as mentioned in the episode), just skip adding a thickener all together.

You can also purchase some of these products here

Low Sugar Jams & Pectins – how to use

Pomona’s Pectin*

Transcript:

Click here for the full transcript for Episode #60

 * denotes an affiliate link