"wossoyi" > wrote in message
om...
> I have made strawberry jam several times with the regular certo
> pectin. Since the jam is usually too sweet for me, I decided to use
> Certo light this time.
>
> Well the jams didn't gel, the mixture is runny. I used 6 cups
> strawberries, 4.5 cups sugar and a box of pectin as per instructions.
>
> So, my question is, what on earth did I do wrong? And secondly, the
> runny mixture is quite good, it would make a good sauce, will it go
> bad or should I keep it in the fridge/freezer?

All the jams and jellies I made last year were made with Certo light, and I
had no problems. So I can't say why yours didn't set, if you followed the
directions.

You're sauce should be fine as long as the jars have sealed. Keep opened or
unsealed jars in the fridge.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Maybe check with the Certo people and ask
them for reprocessing instructions?

Kathi