Looking for a cheap source of bulk pectin for jam making etc. Particularly in southern ontario. Any input in this regard would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
'vark
How much are you looking for, I have a bunch of packages at my store that haven’t sold (nor are they anytime soon). I could sell them to you real cheap. But since you want to buy it wholesale, I probably don’t have enough (but I could get it for you if you can’t find a wholesaler). But if you’re in Canada, the shipping cost might be restrictive.
If it’s for your own use and you’re into these things a (probably) cheaper way to go could be-----
Recipe for homemade pectin
2/3 cup homemade pectin is same as one 3-ounce pouch Certo.
Making Pectin Extract: Chop 2 pounds apple peelings and cores (or whole sour cooking apples or crab apples), cover with 4 1/2 cups water, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for about 45 minutes or until pulpy. Pour the contents of the pan into a scalded jelly bag suspended over a large bowl and leave to drain, undisturbed, in a cool place for 8-12 hours. Put 1 teaspoon of the strained juice in a jar and add 1 tablespoon grain alcohol. Cover the jar and shake it, then leave to stand for 5 minutes. If a jellylike clot forms(pectin extract), then the juice has a good pectin content. This test can also be used to test the pectin content of fruit after it has had its first cooking. Store the pectin extract in the refrigerator once you have made it. Use 1 1/4 cups of the extract for every 4 pounds low-pectin fruit and add it to the fruit after it has been cooked but before the sugar is added.