Comments on: The jam setting point and how to determine jam set https://bakeschool.com/jam-setting-point/ A website dedicated to baking and the science of baking Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:09:29 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 By: Janice Lawandi https://bakeschool.com/jam-setting-point/comment-page-1/#comment-56224 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:09:29 +0000 https://bakeschool.com/?p=33692#comment-56224 In reply to David.

You can! But you will have to rewash your jars. I'd put them through the dishwasher on a quick cycle (at the minimum) to get them clean, then reboil the jam to 220 °F and then transfer to jars and seal again.

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By: David https://bakeschool.com/jam-setting-point/comment-page-1/#comment-56059 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:07:58 +0000 https://bakeschool.com/?p=33692#comment-56059 if I already put ot in the jars and it has sealed but it's still running can I take it out of the jars and reheat it to the setting point?

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By: Janice Lawandi https://bakeschool.com/jam-setting-point/comment-page-1/#comment-50750 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:01:41 +0000 https://bakeschool.com/?p=33692#comment-50750 In reply to Dave.

You bring up an excellent point! The 220 °F set point is for those of us at sea level. I tried to do the math of how the set point would change at 3000 ft, and it seems that your set point would be closer to 214 °F.
If you are getting a good set when you boil your jams to 200 °F, then I'd go with that but my worry is when it comes to canning the jam safely. If you boil your closed jars to seal them, you need to increase the time they are in the canner to ensure they are "safe" for storage and consumption later. Here's a few references with more info on this topic:
- For the recommended time to process jars if you are boiling them to seal them: https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/general/selecting_correct_process_time.html
- This reference suggests increasing the processing time by 1 minute per 1000 ft of elevation https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_07/prep_jam_jelly.html
- This reference says to boil filled jars for 5 extra minutes at an altitude of 3000 ft https://extension.sdstate.edu/altitude-adjustments-home-canning.

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By: Dave https://bakeschool.com/jam-setting-point/comment-page-1/#comment-50740 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 22:34:05 +0000 https://bakeschool.com/?p=33692#comment-50740 I keep reading you need to get to 220 but I never do. I get to 200 and my jams are wrinkling and I'm at 3000 ft. Any idea why?

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By: Janice Lawandi https://bakeschool.com/jam-setting-point/comment-page-1/#comment-49869 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 18:51:55 +0000 https://bakeschool.com/?p=33692#comment-49869 In reply to Irene.

Hi Irene,
You are correct! The setting point applies to jellies too!

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By: Irene https://bakeschool.com/jam-setting-point/comment-page-1/#comment-49857 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:05:56 +0000 https://bakeschool.com/?p=33692#comment-49857 I’m guessing this also applies to making jelly as well, correct? Thank you so much for this great article! I’ve been wanting to know the science behind making jams and jellies to be more successful with my production! Outstanding info, keep up to great work!

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By: Linda https://bakeschool.com/jam-setting-point/comment-page-1/#comment-41682 Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:33:43 +0000 https://bakeschool.com/?p=33692#comment-41682 This is excellent. Thank you! I keep failing at the setting point, and this is very helpful.

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