[shiningstar]

Originally Posted by Muffit

My old expression from my teens, LOL.

On that subject, tried my hand at making jelly for the first time yesterday. First batch was runny ("It's a bit runny!!!" :laugh.
Guess I put too much cinnamon. Not to worry, pectin to the rescue!

Didn't turn out too bad for a first try. Even my family likes it, and THAT'S more of a compliment than you can possibly imagine.

I really wanted to imitate the look and taste of a cinnamon jelly my mom used to buy us in the early 60's - came in a tiny jar, right next to the mint jelly. Disappeared around 1965 and haven't seen it since. It was bright red and SOOOOOOOOO yummy. Used to beg my mom for it days before she went shopping. I think I succeeded only about, oh, three times.

Mine turned out brown though, thanks to the apple juice and powdered cinnamon. Also, more apple taste than I was shooting for. Did some research and think I'll get it right next time. I need to use candy-maker's liquid cinnamon, and much less apple juice (corn syrup instead). Then it should turn out clear so the red coloring will take.

Anywho! Am I boring ya yet??????
Guess I'd better jam...

Not at all ........it brings back alot of memories and tastes. My mother
in law is the ABSOLUTE BEST at making JELLY