Question about ClearJel

[Shawna]

I have a bunch of peaches I would like to get canned today. I would rather make peach pie filling, instead of just canning the peaches (I still have quite a few jars of straight peaches from last year). All recipes I have seen online call for ClearJel....can I substitute cornstarch for the ClearJel?? If so, how much do I use to replace the ClearJel amount? I am assuming you dissolve the cornstarch in water before adding??

 

Thanks!

Shawna

[mom11]

Shawna...I don't think you are supposed to use cornstarch in canning recipes. Do you live near any Mennonites or Amish? That's where I buy mine.

 

I could pick you up some Clear Jel here and mail it. I guess you need some now though, since your peaches are ripe. Apple season is coming though! I get a big bag, probably several pounds, for less than $5.

[Shawna]

Hi there,

 

I do live relatively close to the big Amish community here in Ohio, but I know darn well I won't get out there anytime soon LOL! (We are closing on our house on Monday....and it's an old fixer-upper, so we'll be eyeballs deep in house repairs for a few months!)

 

Could I get you to mail me some? That seems like a great deal! You can email or PM me and that way I can make arrangements with you (get you the money for it, etc!).

 

Wow, thanks!

 

 

Shawna

[mom11]

Hi Shawna!

 

I think I actually have an extra bag here and if so will pop it in the mail tomorrow. If I don't, I'll be going out to Amish store in a few days and will pick some up for you! This is a housewarming gift! I'll get on later and maybe can get your mailing address off of the e-mail. Gotta go make chicken and noodles, out of the chicken and veggies, I have left from canning the soup.

[mom11]

Hi Shawna!

 

If you check you PM's, I sent you a message with my phone number, if you need it. Anyway, I'll pop some ClearJel in the mail for you, if you share your address with me. Have a happy day!