I'm considering trying to make some strawberry jam. I read the directions in the package of pectin and I'm curious; it says to crush the berries before measuring. Wouldn't it be quicker to just chop them in a food processor? Wouldn't doing it quickly keep them brighter red? ...more
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A collection of consumer questions about kitchen- and food-related issues. ...more
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How does the nutritional value of plantains compare with potatoes or other vegetables? ...more
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Consumers ask questions about kitchen dilemmas. ...more
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I made guava jelly with added pectin and it did not set. I added more lemon juice for a second batch, but that didn't set either. Now what? ...more
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