Making Strawberry Jelly

[@karenmorton6265]

I’m new at canning anything I want to start do a lot of canning!!

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

It’s so much fun!!! Good luck.

[@daynawhitehead7611]

Thank you! I’ve been looking for a better way to make strawberry jelly because the idea of using a jelly strainer for more than 8 hours (and with 3 very active cats) never sat right with me. When I can get some good, fresh strawberries, that is my next project…along with peach jelly! And syrup. I’m 57 and just finally mastered (figured out?) sourdough! Again, thank you very much!

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

You’re welcome! I know you’ll enjoy this method when you get some great fruit. If I had to strain anything for 8 hours I’d never get it made.

[@madisonhancock9224]

Here I am 3 years later in December 2024 making this!! Ended up good! I added too much water but after letting them soak it turned out just right! I’ll let them sit for 24 hours next to my blackberry jelly and then hand them out for Christmas!

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I’m so glad you got it to work. The longer it sits in the berries the more flavor it picks up. Enjoy! And everyone will love this for Christmas presents too!

[@warzone_fan3726]

Ima download it for later cause they look delicious

[@gleblubin]

Cool video

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Thanks so glad you enjoyed it.

[@demar1612]

That looks really nice!

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Thank you

[@charvelgtrs]

She didn't show the actual jelly. It always makes me sad when someone shows you the process but not the final result.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

At the very end of my video is the final result. I show all the jars finished. I did not however open the jelly jars since most of this jelly went on the shelf. I’m sorry that was a disappointment. I will keep that in mind for future videos. Thanks for the feedback.

[@robertrichards9275]

It aggravates me when people don't give the full list of ingredients, she never said how much sugar went into that 4 cups of juice

[@ryguy56]

@@robertrichards9275the measurements are in the description box :)

[@robertrichards9275]

@@ryguy56 I think I'm just going to go with the Sure-Jell recipes that are in the boxes and online

[@j.b.4340]

Video is is named “Making Strawberry Jelly”.

[@jiesun7879]

Wow so good

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Thank you

[@pms1953]

Take the pulp and dehydrate it to make strawberry power. Great on ice cream or toast.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Oh that sounds great.

[@MG-dr8gb]

That’s beautiful. Makes you look forward to breakfast. If I wanted to make it sugar free I guess I would just add the Splenda at the time u added the sugar right? Thanks for your hard work. We make a mahaw jelly down south that’s tastes great but getting the berries is difficult to find and harvest as they grow near swamps usually filled with gators and water moccasins. 😊

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Wow! Those would be some precious berries for sure. And for low sugar jelly you can buy Sure Gel pectin that’s made just for low sugar. I made some last week with monk fruit but haven’t tested it yet.

[@florawillis1384]

You probably could Make strawberry preserves but it probably would take sugar to Make jelly. Sure jell package usually calls for sugar. I add 1 tbsp of lemon juice for 1 or 2 cups berries, any, twice amount of berries and half amount of sugar. 1 cup sugar to 2 cups berries, any kind. I hot pack, cook berries, juice, sugar with lid 30 mins or more on med low, then put in jars, seal with lid. Never had any go bad, keep several years. I do not can preserves, etc., fruit. I do can veggies.

[@ASingleVoice84]

Thank you so much for making this so simple I tried a different one with rhubarb and strawberry she had measurements wayyyy off to the hard work and tears I flowed being a beginner and the waste from may gardening again a first time urban gardener also I grew everything myself I was so proud of my strawberries and rhubarb they were so big and juicy, I had to make something spectacular, all because the utuber gave the wrong measurements I ended up with 62 jars of syrup yeah could put them on pancakes, or a syrup drip for ice cream but that’s not what my hubby wished for but it broke my heart so I tried yours with the fruit what I still had left and it turned out amazing I got 34 jars of blue ribbon, strawberry, and strawberry rhubarb jelly and hubby said it was actually better then his momma and boy oh boy that’s a serious compliment because hers was truly the best.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Oh my goodness I’m so glad you found my video and that you made jelly that worked out. Thank you so much for letting me know. It’s so encouraging to hear and I’m glad I could help you.

[@ChenPinChan]

I would like to have this strawberry jelly because its edible.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Yes it’s edible.

[@nancyholland4837]

How much sugar do I add to 4 cups of juice? Thank u Nancy

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I’m not sure if you have access to Sure Jel pectin but it gives a lot of different specific measurements for that.

[@nancyholland4837]

TY

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

Description above says 4 cups juice to 4 cups sugar. Mine didn't set, so redoing it again today.

[@ChenPinChan]

What a beautiful strawberry jelly,life with the walkers.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Thank you

[@drdeathkitty]

So do i only add 4 cups of water to boil with or do i do like 5 cups and expect a cup to boil off? So confused.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

To cook down the fruit just cover with water and cook. The strain pulp and use amount of juice listed for jelly.

[@catherinesweeney6873]

How much sugar did you add. I like the idea of this recipe because you don't get the pulp. I can't wait to try this!

[@jackduburg9267]

I can't answer for her but my grandma taught me to start off with 1/4 cup per pound

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I believe it was 4 cups to 5 cups of juice. I follow the Sure Gel box info.

[@salhernandez2229]

Yeah, that’s the difference between jam and jelly btw

[@deebrown2814]

It's all in the description up above!

[@centralcnc1798]

Hi can we add peppers to this jelly and what do I need to do different to make it set? I love how easy your strawberry jelly was to make. I have a lot of juice left.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Yes that would be so good!!!! I would just add them to your juice as you’re stirring. I’m not 100% on how the peppers would be disturbed since I’ve not done that before but I think since the jelly is thicker they shouldn’t float to the top as they do during pickling.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Distributed not disturbed. I just caught my grammatical error.

[@centralcnc1798]

@@lifewiththewalkers2797 I did it!! Yay!! I chopped up about a cup and a half of jalapeños, sweet bells( yellow, red, green, habaneros, orange, dumped into to juice, added 1 box of low sugar pectin, then 4 cups Monk fruit (sweetener) and cooked like your recipe. Turned out sweet strawberry with heat!! So so good!! I made peach once and the peaches floated, then I made pepper jelly and as it cooled and thickened I would turn upside down, finally the peppers held all through it. I’m doing that to this too. I’ll send you a pic when it sets!!

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Yay!!!!! That’s awesome. I know it is good. Can’t wait to see a picture

[@bavasshokie]

What dish cloth are you using to strain. If it comes that clean I need to try some

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

It’s just a cotton dish towel I find at Walmart. It’s thicker than cheese cloth but thin enough to strain the juice.

[@bavasshokie]

@@lifewiththewalkers2797thank you I will look at Wally World

[@mathgasm8484]

I am planting like 40 ft by 20 ft patch of strawberries and tomatoes. I plan on making a lot of jelly.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

That’s great!!!!! I love strawberries.

[@Hawaiibohntr]

So 8 cups fruit will do 4 cups juice? Is that pretty much the ration? Thank you, I remember Mom doing this when I was young but, who watches or listen when you young.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Yes. About that much. Just cover those berries in water and that will become your juice.

[@natsuyouchan2]

What if there is no pectin. What can I use to replace it?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I haven’t ever tried doing it any other way but you could possibly use unflavored gelatin.

[@tribefenatic]

you can buy pectin online if you cant see it in the shops, amazon or ebay sites would be your best bet, you cant make jelly without pectin it needs pectin.

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

Look up using an apple..

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

I see your glass top stove..is your canner smooth on the bottom? Mine has ridges around the bottom.. Someone told me not to use mine on my glass top. Do you know if it's okay? I got my nana's water canning pot and I'm so sad I can't use it :( I'm wondering if I should just do it on the side burner on my grill. Thanks for the recipe! Finding one for jelly specifically was hard 😄

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I have been using my water canner on this glass top stove for 6 years and never had an issue. I have also heard that before but I’ve never had any issues. Maybe just try it and see.

[@incanada83]

gokotta, I have glass top stove too and I use the same size canner as in this video without any problems to the glass top or anything else and I process bigger jars, which means more water and a LOT of more weight. If you worry about using your nana's canner, you can always use a stock pot, or any stainless steel cooking pot with high walls (one that will fill the size of your stove burner and would hold enough water over the submerged jars), and on the very bottom of the pot you can use the rings from canning jars, or a round metal cake rack, to keep jars from sitting on the very bottom of the pot, and process jars of whatever you like. You'll just be canning little at a time 🙂 As the old saying goes...." where's a will...there's a way" Happy canning :-)

[@dirkmcelyea6832]

I want seeds in my jelly. How do you keep the seeds?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Just don’t strain them out when you cook down the berries. You can use the instructions for jam instead of jelly.

[@warzone_fan3726]

Is jelly like jam just asking

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Yes jelly is similar but doesn’t have the seeds or pulp like jam does.

[@jonahmchaffie8090]

Can you use the same technique for blackberries?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Yes you can

[@Harry24567]

I never made jelly before

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

It’s really fun.

[@cstone6267]

Do you used any lemon juice?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I dont use lemon juice in this jelly but you could I’m sure.

[@mermaidtails4391]

It’s important to see the jelly completed, cooled down and tested. Many times it either didn’t gel up enough or it’s too stiff. Some other KZbinr shows hers when it’s ready to eat, and they are always on the runny side.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Thank you for your advice. I will definitely show that later if I make another video. This jelly however did great.

[@yamibelmejia2808]

can i use frozen fruits? instead of fresh?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

You can. You’re basically just cooking it down and straining to get the juice so any fruit will work

[@darrenleblanc3800]

I prefer to boil my jelly until it just starts to sheet off the spoon, that way I know for certain that it will set. This process is more time consuming but I also prefer not to add pectin which makes things more tricky than usual

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

That’s great.

[@arlenemonroe5155]

How much water did you add

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

When cooking down the fruit for jelly I just cover the berries in water. The amount varies depending on how many berries I have.

[@CherryFlower24]

hello, how long can you store it in pantry please?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I will keep on the shelf for a year. Or longer. Best by 1 year from date you make it. But if the seal is still set on jar lid it will be good for another year.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Usually we eat our jelly up in a years time so we don’t have to worry much about that.

[@tara6696]

How long does it take for it to turn to jelly?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

It’s usually 24-48 hours before it’s completely set.

[@kennethsmith317]

Hello! I made several pints of strawberry jelly but its too runny. I don't want to re-can them. Any suggestions as to what i can make with it? I was thinking stuff like, smoothies, flavored water, strawberry drizzle over desserts. Any other ideas?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

If it hasn’t set up after two days you might not have boiled it long enough for your area. I know humidity levels and elevation change how long you stir while boiling. But if it’s still thin you can have some great syrup to put on pancakes and waffles 😀

[@kennethsmith317]

@@lifewiththewalkers2797 yeah I live in a high humidity area and I think I didn't add enough sugar. Either way, I jarred them several months ago, so I'm just looking for ideas to use up the runny jelly. The waffles and syrup sound delicious! I'll have to give that a try!

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

@@kennethsmith317 we use it for syrup alot but usually I just make syrup same way just don’t add pectin snd don’t cook as long. Enjoy I bet it’ll be good.

[@momdad2010]

How much sugar do you add

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I used 4 cups of sugar. If you need more instructions look below the video in the description bar. I’m sorry if it wasn’t clear on the video.

[@cheryldingle7065]

How much sugar

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I list amounts in the description bar for the video but it is 4 cups of sugar.

[@esmmahi6651]

how many gram of pactin =1 packet of them

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

The packet is 49 grams I believe. 1.75 Oz

[@aj_ohler87]

About how many pounds of berries did you use?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I probably only used 1-2 lbs. I don’t usually weigh them. But rather measure in cups. This batch with the strawberries was 8 cups give or take.

[@joshspencer564]

I done my jelly just like it’s and it never set up just stayed a liquid can you please tell me what I done wrong

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Did you use the Sure Jel fruit pectin pack? Maybe try boiling it a little longer than it says.

[@davidm9214]

Your temperature might be a little low, pectin needs to get fairly hot. Over ripe fruit can prevent setting as well. Certain things like pineapple won't set at all.

[@donnakennedy3763]

Hello, new to jelly making here. Do you have to water bath the jelly? Thank you.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Yes I always water bath mine for 8-10 min. That’s just my preferred method.

[@xFUREEKx]

5:33 added the eye to the pig. Who else sees it? Then the snout moves shortly after. *Snort snort*

[@xFUREEKx]

Or a bear.. what do you see?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

That is so funny. I see it now. How in the world did you see that 😂 looked like a bear to me.

[@ultramagapatriot5874]

Looks delicious? Have you ever made blueberry jelly or jam?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I have. I love anything blueberry. But kids don’t like it as jam or jelly. It’s so good though

[@420cannagranny]

Print jars or half pints

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I use half pint jars for my jelly

[@420cannagranny]

@@lifewiththewalkers2797 thank you, I'm going to make this tomorrow, thanks for the amazing recipe

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Hope it turned out great!

[@420cannagranny]

@@lifewiththewalkers2797 it turned out so good I'm making another batch today thank you so much

[@420cannagranny]

Also I only use the strawberry tops to make the sauce in the beginning

[@trixie9867]

yes, give that to the chickens

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

The chickens love the pulp

[@trixie9867]

@@lifewiththewalkers2797 i've never used pectin before - never made jelly before - its a little different than i'm used to but loved your video - might go into that territory one day soon

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

@@trixie9867 my kids will only eat my jelly. Blackberry and peach are their favorites.

[@bettypasse2467]

She doesn’t give the measurement?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

All measurements are given in the description bar of the video just in case you missed it during the video.

[@harveybyars8655]

I guess I missed the amount of sugar

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

It’s listed in the description bar

[@petalsandme]

The water should have covered the jars in the pot by at least an inch to two inches for 100% safe processing-

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

It does in my water canner. You might can tell in the video but it is at least 3 in over jars.

[@barneybuster8915]

You call it jelly, in the uk we call it jam.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

We call anything with pulp/seeds jam here and jelly is made from straining out the pulp. Is jam in UK clear?

[@Landonfritz1]

Or you can buy strawberry jelly from the store?

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

Way more additives. Fresh made tastes amazing.

[@centralcnc1798]

Oh, Beverly Janow on FB

[@centralcnc1798]

I have two fb Accts. The one I have a black top on, long hair I don’t use. The one with red black shirt I do. Maybe message req went to old one. I’ll look.

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I sent you a friend request. Jennifer Walker

[@bregil3382]

@@lifewiththewalkers2797 can I ask about how many strawberries you used. A gallon?

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

@@bregil3382 I usually cook down about a gallon of strawberries. This will yield me enough juice once strained for 2 batches of jelly. Possibly three. Your juice come from the water you pour over your berries while cooking. More water, longer cook time, but more juice.

[@RavenDarkHeart1]

Damn that's a lot of sugar!

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

It is. Jelly requires alot of sugar. There are ways to make it with less sugar however. It just tastes different.

[@centralcnc1798]

Hi, if you can IM me I will send you a picture of my Strawberry Pepper Jelly😊 I tried to send you a pic on here, cant figure it out.🥴

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I think I found you. I sent a message from my page. It may be under message requests.

[@edstraker8451]

Jam.

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

No. She made jelly.😂

[@salhernandez2229]

Horrible story teller, no instructions during pectin and sugar application…how long? Did it set, you went through all that trouble and didn’t debut your creation? So much more that this wasted my time

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

Thank you for your feedback. The jelly set well. So sorry it was a waste of your time. I included information for when adding pectin. After adding sugar to bring it back to a boil then cook while stirring for exactly 1 min.

[@tribefenatic]

too much sugar! instant diabetes if i eat one jar of that

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

That’s why you don’t eat an entire of jelly at once. 😂

[@tribefenatic]

@@lifewiththewalkers2797 just one spoon full is enough from the jar i ment 😂, 🪦 2 weeks time

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

All jelly is required to have a lot of sugar unless you choose a low sugar method or sugar substitute. Do you use a substitute?

[@tribefenatic]

@@lifewiththewalkers2797 i've never made jelly before i was just curious on how to make it, but since it requires that much sugar, i think i'll pass

[@lifewiththewalkers2797]

I agree 100% with you that it has a lot of sugar. I don’t eat much of it myself. My kids eat it on PP&Js and won’t eat any store bought jelly. Only the homemade kind.