Re-batching Apple Jelly That Didn't Set!

My Honey Crisp Apple Jelly did not set..so there was nothing to do but to re-batch it! Waste Not Want Not!
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[@lochness3224]

See , this is why I like this channel , It didn't work , most YTubers would NEVER show that , but Bev's like , " ya it didn't work, but lets do it again " .... gotta be real about things , now this will help others who thought they would have failed, especially if new to canning

[@wandawilliams3110]

loch ness You're so right. My reason for being a channel subscriber too. She's real, and willing to show how to correct mistakes.. Because, we all have them.

[@ctrygrl3]

But did it work the second time?? lol I was waiting for a next-day proof that this technique worked. :/

[@jazmine224]

Yes I like that I stumbled on this channel cuz 5.of.my crabapple jelly didn't set 😑

[@catinacheatwood3084]

It happen to me but now I can recook it thank you for sharing

[@bettye444]

Fails can happened to the most seasoned canners.

[@lauriehowell7618]

I know this is 3 yrs old but I'm so glad I found it because this happened to me and being new to doing jelly I didn't know I could do this. So thank you very much !! I'm going to give this a try.

[@lifewiththevolfies]

Nothing is worse than boiling jelly and not having it set! My Pleasure Honey!

[@livingfaithhomestead6645]

Perfect timing, I just made apple jelly yesterday that didn’t set.

[@sueprimm8435]

Oh my goodness! I have 12 jars that didn't set and I didn't know what to do with them. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I thought I had used all that sugar for nothing. Now I know I recook it. You are awesome!

[@lorenskad]

Thanks I’m glad I can re-batch. I will cook longer. You save the day after all that work I did today and my jelly is to watery😮😮😂😂😂

[@essemsween818]

When you're making Jams/Jellies you should pop a few saucers into the fridge overnight or at least a couple of hours before so they're good & cold. When your mixture is sheeting and you think it's gone far enough, take the pot OFF the heat source (on an electric stove that means move the pot OFF the hot eye onto a cold one). Drop some of the mixture onto one of the cold saucers and once it's cooled enough not to scald you, just push a finger from an edge towards the centre of the drop. If it wrinkles and a skin has formed over the drop you have a set, if you feel the set is too 'soft' and you prefer a stiffer product, let it boil for another 5 minutes. In the case of a jelly like this one, I think you're better to wait for it to 'Flake' off the spoon rather than 'Sheet'. Honeycrisp are a sweet Apple and I don't remember you adding anything acidic to the cores & skins when you boiled them down, a couple of Lemons squeezed into the pot would've helped, that's why they aren't setting like when you use Crab Apples, but this will help novice Jam makers who might have dumped the lot not realising that they could salvage a bad batch.

[@dallas_red904]

What I love about you Sis, is that you are not afraid or worried about telling others you screwed up. You are as real as anyone can be, and that is what makes me love you so very much!

[@Artiefrog]

Test on a cold plate if it thickens it’s usually ready

[@BertheJ10]

Thank you for your for this I made mint jelly for the first time 24 hours ago I thought that the only thing left to do that to throw it out but I might give it a second chance thanks to your help 💐🙏🏻

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

My Pleasure!

[@BertheJ10]

Update it worked I cooked it again following your instructions and your tips. Thanks to you I feel confident enough to make my own mint jelly again next fall many thanks again

[@gtas04]

Thank you!!! It worked perfectly & now I have stocking stuffers for Christmas!

[@juliefromgeorgia9884]

Thank you so much for this Home Economics series. I am learning so much! Many of the things you teach are a lost art.

[@Cidtalk]

Thanks so much for the video. I am a newbie to canning and just made 5 little half pints of carrot/pepper jelly that didn't set, and now I'm sure I just panicked and didn't leave it on the heat long enough. OH and OMG, you used your jar picker upper to hold the hot jar!!! GENIUS! I love learning these tips and tricks from you generous folks:)

[@christines5430]

Thank you for this! I just made two batches of crab apple jelly for the first time, a day apart. The first batch set beautifully but the second did not. Will be rebatching using your method

[@livinglearninglife9174]

And that's how Mrs. Volfie does it! Good to see that we can re-can it and still enjoy the jelly. Thanks for sharing!

[@kirstenheieren6221]

Thank you so much for showing a solution to kitchen mistakes. I am excited to try my hand at canning and this video shows me that not all is lost, there are ways to make it all work.

[@verniemax]

Love how you keep it real. It didn't work first time which you showed ur subscribers & then showed how to redo. Thanks 4 keeping it real!

[@justbrandie]

Thank you so much for this! I’m new to jelly making & worked all day on persimmon jelly yesterday only to find it’s still syrup this morning so I’m going to give it a go on rebatching today! Thanks again.

[@cabingrub1244]

Just caught a glimpse of your sparkly slippers Bev!!! Very niiice!

[@HarborHon1]

Please keep us updated on how the re-batched jelly turned out. Beautiful slippers, girly. Love you!!

[@cathypeterson3545]

How awesome I seen this this morning. I have a batch of apple jelly that didn't set. I'm so glad I came across this because I thought I had to add more pectin. Thank you Bev 😘

[@veloracloud4729]

I know you made this video 2 years ago but it helped me so much I'm 49 and on disability now trying a bunch of new things did some of the same when I was younger but now I'm getting serious LOL thank you so much for sharing God bless you Jesus loves you stay safe love and be kind always.... 💓

[@FairieChele]

Thank you for sharing this, Bev. Too many wouldn't admit something went wrong and just press on as usual. You're showing others how to fix something that sometimes happens and encouraging them to keep moving forward. :) Great video!! Much love, sweetie! :)

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Thank you honey!

[@kathleenelliot5305]

Always learning from you. Thanks and God bless.

[@theresak4343]

I love to find the mistakes of others and learn from them; I'm a new canner, these videos are very helpful; I never heard the term "sheeting," thank you for that; and I'm a new subscriber, too. Thank you, Bev.

[@BrendaC-cf7td]

Hi, thanks for taking time to show us this. Know your super busy. Thanks momma Wolfie! Hugs Digging those slippers!

[@usbpphillips]

I'm with Howie. Just maple syrup (and butter) on my pancakes.

[@melodytenisch6232]

I agree, except on French toast; I don't care for pancakes.😊

[@caterchatter4671]

I miss u in the kitchen lady love! Needing refresher courses. Please take us along when u can this year. Thank you for all ur experience & knowledge Bev!

[@lechatbotte.]

You made syrup lol that’s what we always say when this happens.

[@palisaanne5096]

Thanks, Mrs. V. for showing us we can fix our mistakes!!😘

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

None of us is perfect!

[@DivaBClub]

Thank God ❤ I made dandylion jelly today that did not set and will be recooking it tomorrow now.

[@carolynvermeulen9065]

Just looked and they set good. Thank you for your video. Always learn something from you all the time.

[@dorothygibson6955]

Same thing happened to me… I reheated it and bought a thermometer.. ended up with the most delicious jelly.. 😊

[@lorrilabrecque756]

Thankyou ...first time making jelly didn't want to throw it away ...

[@estherjurado7351]

Señora ! Thanks so much I'm not really good at this BUT I made some peach jelly from the peel and it didn't set, I did use one for syrup and it was very good. I will use your method and re do them.

[@colefranks4223]

My first time making jelly and it didn’t set. This did! Thank you!

[@tammij5701]

I’ve got to say my watermelon jelly did not set. I know after watching other videos I didn’t get it hot enough. Your video is best bc it doesn’t have you adding more sugar, pectin, lemon juice… I love that! Tyvm

[@virginiareid5336]

Thank you for showing what to do if the jelly does not thicken properly.

[@brigittefregault6411]

No worries, it happens! All's well that ends well:)) Thanks to you, and your awesome videos, I now know how to can! I am super grateful! Have a great day with your company:)

[@marileeingalls3032]

Thank you! You saved my red pepper jelly! Yay!

[@deancornelius]

You are so dear!! Thank you for your help getting my 10 pints of grape jelly out of a “jam”. I hated to waste my lids, but it was much better than wasting all those grapes and the juice I got out of them. 😀😀😀

[@lifewiththevolfies]

I'm glad it helped! Waste-not-want-not Lids are replaceable homemade jelly hard to come by

[@GoranMak]

Mrs. V, nest time do the cold plate method. Never fails for me to see if my jelly will set. Place a small plate in the fridge till it gets really cold. When you see the sheeting, place a small amount of the jelly in a line on the plate. Run your finger across the middle, and hold the plate sideways like you are wanting it to run off.. If it pools together and runs, it's not ready. If it stays in a clear cut line where your finger was, it's gonna set.

[@loves2spin2]

Thank you for this! I have some wild grape jelly that didn't set up.

[@leveronefamilyfarm1644]

I really like your channel and have watched many of your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@deannamartin6827]

I made one jar apple jelly right along with you when you put out the original vid. It came out on the thick side, kind of between apple jelly and apple butter. I don't mind. I will use it in oatmeal. It can still be put on toast as well. I don't have a jelly bag so some pulp got into it. I was glad for your vid cause I liked the idea of no pectin and using cores, peels. Thanks Bev+

[@claremitchell2712]

I think ive seen you use a cold plate to test the set? I was also taught to drop a tbs of the jam jelly onto the plate leave for a minute and run your finger through it to check. . Well done . My favourite is Seville orange marmalade.x

[@wyldcat1967]

Waste not, want not. LOVE your videos.

[@JohannaParrishParrish_Place]

Thanks Mrs V for making this video. I was wondering why only 1 batch of Apple Jelly set. I can now recook it and hope it works

[@RhondaRichter-1234]

I made 26 half pints of black raspberry jelly and it didnt set. Grrrrr! It's so delicious so I will redue!! Thank you

[@sarahpleskac158]

Thank you ❤

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

You're welcome 😊

[@jacobgeer8180]

Thank you Very Much

[@jartotable]

In the uk we pop a tablespoon on a side plate and put it in the fridge for 2mins. If it crumples when pushed it's done.

[@mellisarose5601]

My first video of yours I’m watching and I love you!!! You have a new subscriber today with the bell turn on! Question, why can you only do up to seven jars at a time? I’m having to recan the grape jelly I made two days ago. It only half set. I never had this problem before so your video was definitely helpful.

[@juliajacobs1848]

Mrs W, just made a trial batch of your snowball cookies to see how they freeze. Half made it to the freezer. I can now see why you need a lockable box! Delicious, I will be making more for gifts and our family for Christmas. It will have to be a triple batch I think. Thank you for the receipt.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Yes I am making some next week!

[@reggieb2127]

Thanks for this video....maybe there's hope for my first jelly attempt. Mine is OVER cooked. Is there a fix?

[@lindapotratz2481]

Thank you !

[@denisescull4227]

I appreciate that you share when things don't turn out as expected. I had the opposite problem, I think I overcooked mine! It's so thick, I can barely scrape it out of the jar lol. Oh well, it still tastes good and we will still eat it.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

When you open a jar..put it in a pot with a half a jar of water..remelt the jelly in the water and pour it back in the jar and pop it in the fridge! All you did was cook TO much water out!

[@denisescull4227]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead Awesome, I'm going to try it. Thank you!

[@jenniferspeers2453]

Thank you for this

[@Calhoungal]

Thank you! The same thing happened to me a month ago, and I thought I was stuck with syrup. I didn't know a do-over was possible. I'm going to reset and see what happens.

[@tbm4]

Thanks for this post.. I made Apple Pie Jam and it doesn't look like it set.. I may do this to the jars this weekend and try again..

[@michelle10261]

Thank you Bec for shering your video.

[@IsaacNewton1966]

We just call these syrup and use it on pancakes like you mentioned. That's the rest of my family. I'm with Howie. Only real maple!

[@lynnheffron6905]

Am learn something everyday, didn't know you could re-batch jelly. Last time I made jelly it was more like juice so I tossed it thinking it was spoiled. All that love & work down the drain. 😥 This is so helpful! Where's your pink hair? TFS this tip. God bless. 🥰🇺🇸

[@autumngypsie4280]

I've got to redo mine too but I'm keeping a few for spiced apple suryp. I'll be using it over bread pudding mostly.

[@wandawilliams3110]

natalie tardif Sounds yummy!! Never would have thought of that.

[@mollyburger5120]

I made my first batch of jelly ever and it didn't set. Tried following a recipe to use the Beauty Berries from my backyard, going to try reboiling them tonight!!

[@palliaskamen5722]

So, did the re-boling work?

[@brendathompson9590]

I needed to see this my apple jelly wasn’t firm enough for me I’m going to recook them thank you thank you !!

[@tikacalifornia7876]

I use Pomona's Pectin available at Amazon and I haven't had a jam or jelly fail in years.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

No need to add pectin with apples..I just didn't cook it long enough..set up solid second time around

[@shellypayne2695]

Thank you so much!

[@materialgirl338]

I made frozen strawberry and didn't drain the water and added 1 pouch of pectin it didn't set. So I added 2 packs of Knox gelatin but still not setting what went wrong?🥴

[@jennjeffs4893]

We use to use it to make Hot Apple Cider as kids, even if it did set, we would still put several spoonfuls into hot water and YUMM! LOL And I'm with Howie, only real maple syrup. I hate all other syrup.

[@cathypeterson3545]

I will have to try this. Thanks for the idea 😊

[@jennjeffs4893]

@@cathypeterson3545 you're welcome!

[@lucyrodrigues113]

Soo nice ma'am

[@mikecavemansavage1936]

My mint apple jelly didn't set last year but after a, while I noticed it was jellied in the middle with more liquid on the outside I used one jar before this happened as syrup for tea instead of sugar very nice I like using less sugar but I find if you use the lower amount your making syrup instead of jelly Thats why I like to add crab apples too because the extra pectin helps

[@Rainstorm1301]

Hi Mrs. V...very interesting...I made freezer cherry jam last week that only half way set...but have another question...I watched the Kneady Homesteader make pineapple jam...I love pineapple..heard you say don't need to boil bath...thinking I will just make a half recipe of the pineapple and not boil bath...I don't really need a whole recipe, and could actually store those few jars in the garage refrigerator if needed...the recipe looked easy to cut in half..advise me, please!

[@mellisarose5601]

I bet it would be amazing on vanilla ice cream too. I’m imagining apple pie À la mode

[@brittanyfisher1341]

You are dedicated! I don’t reprocess them. it’s my honey substitute for a year lol. Great in tea, overnight oats, sticky buns, little interesting sweetness in chili. Or if I want it to be jelly I take a jar, cook it down, the it’s ready to use and store in the fridge.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

Smart Lady!

[@rbrown2895]

I had some pepper jelly that didn’t set and reprocessed them. All good.

[@merlin4real]

If you do decide to just use syrup, it's not just for pancakes. Also try it in coffee, eggnog, with cream cheese on anything, on ice cream, drizzle on white frosted desert, many ideas.

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

I never know how my jam will turn out so we just use it for pulpy syrup. Glad my honey likes it both ways.

[@johnclarke6647]

Know the feeling, well. I cook jelly to 225 degrees and cranberry sauce to 200 for whole berry and 205 for the jelled variety. I use my candy thermometer to check it. Like you, I use my hot water canner to clean jars and disinfect them and to can them. I use Sure Jell or pectin in my jellies. I have had to recook jelly, too. The worst one that I ever had was some mint jelly that I made. It was good jelly and finally set, half way, after a month or so in a dark place. I use my 27 quart canner. It will take a full flat of half pints and a half flat of pints.

[@rickharks4515]

This is Sue, l had this happen to me once with my red pepper jelly.. had to recook it, and add a biit of pectin to them.

[@emmadalrymple4102]

Hope batch #2 is a success!

[@paulabutts5289]

I loved your video 😎

[@lilstepnoel]

My first time making apple jelly using peelings and cores. Well it was a flop, not only did it not set but it tasted like sugar not apples, that was a lot of work to make sugar syrup. Think I might try making apple butter instead.

[@joanrath126]

I love to can.im hoping this year my apple tree produces apples.last year no apples year before 15 -5 gallon pales...want to make apple,chokecherry an wild plum jelly

[@EternalBliss74]

Hi i watched only one video n instantly became your fan , I truly appreciate how truthful you are i dont usually trust youtubers who upload their videos showing things so perfect Hod knows only how many times they redo n fix their blunders but u turned out to be a 💎 👌🏻😘🌹 By the way how is it going in an apartment ? I miss your huge place n sweet goats n chickens 🐓😞

[@MegaHistorygirl]

Meatballs with apple jelly has long been a favorite of mine!

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

SERIOUSLY??

[@MegaHistorygirl]

@@OurHalfAcreHomestead www.food.com/recipe/meatballs-with-a-touch-of-apple-187158

[@carolynvermeulen9065]

What do you do if even after recooking, it sill will not set? Made cranberry pineapple jelly from juice. Recipe only called for sugar and lemon juice. If it still will not set, then what? Syrup?

[@BethyBlue]

I am so glad I found your channel! I made my first ever batch of apple left over jelly and it didn’t set, I was about to cry. You saved my jelly!!! I originally had three 12oz, one 8oz and one 4oz, after fixing it I ended up with just two 12oz and the one 8oz But I will try again. that’s what I get for being impatient and not waiting for my ball book to arrive. I purchased gala apples and even my apple butter came out runny. How do I fix that?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

cook your apple butter down some more..either in a double boiler or in a roasting pan at 275 degrees F but stir it often so it doesn't scorch on the bottom.

[@BethyBlue]

OurHalfAcreHomestead a roasting pan? Like in the oven?

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

@@BethyBlue YES...at like 250-275 degrees F and stir it every half hour or so until it is thick..( No lid of course) The higher the temp the more often it needs stirring..bear that in mind!

[@lilbitatatime3763]

What a disappointment that it didn't turn to jelly but glad you could redo and not waste.

[@pattismith8417]

I made strawberry jam Oct 2021. It was still runny the next day, but had sealed. So I put it up. Was doing inventory and noticed they still are runny. Is it too late now for me to redo? Mar 2022.

[@IWH777]

SOMETIMES WHEN THAT HUMIDITY IS TO HIGH WHEN YOU DO JELLYS OR JAMS THEY WONT SET... BLESSINGS & BE HOPE FILLED FRANKI

[@dianelefever3961]

Guess what i'm goin tonight. This is the 2nd stinkin batch of jellie that did not gel. I redone the first batch and added a cup of sugar and it finally sheeted and gelled

[@ballygarran]

I see you’re obviously very busy making videos etc but can you advise what sort of organic sugar you are using. I live in Ireland and I’ve had a quick look around and I’m a bit confused. My mum used to make gorgeous apple jelly but she used to use let’s say ‘normal granular’ sugar. Thanks fin advance for you advice.

[@juliesirois3729]

I made crabapple jelly yesterday that did not gel. I had added sugar & pectin as per the recipe. Based on what you just did, do I NOT need to add anymore sugar or pectin?

[@MariaPerez-nm6qw]

Mine didn’t set but I believe it’s because I exchanged liquid pectin for powder pectin. I researched and learned they aren’t interchangeable.

[@roxannevangelder]

wow I had to redo mine too

[@lisagialucci2296]

Hope it sets 💚

[@lynnbrown2829]

Did you add pectin or just recook? I was looking for this very thing because my first effort at muscadine grape jelly didn’t set.

[@1gr8lpta]

Mine didn’t set either. I’m gonna redo too

[@ericabrantzeghinton5589]

I had a batch that didn’t set for a week. Sometimes you might need to wait it out. All was ok.

[@lorijohnson9062]

If I made jam 2 days ago can I do this and it still be good