PACIFIC PECTIN MIX JELLY CANDIES

PACIFIC PECTIN MIX	3 oz. or ½ cup dry measure
WATER	1 1/2 CUPS
SODIUM CITRATE	1 ½ TSP.
CITRIC ACID/WATER	1 ½  TSP/ 2 TBSP WATER
SUGAR	2 1/2 CUPS
CORN SYRUP-LIGHT	2 CUPS
BAKING FLAVOR EXTRACT	TO SUIT
BAKING COLOR	TO SUIT

 

PROCEDURE:

1. Mix pectin, water and sodium citrate in a  4 qt. pot.

2. Mix sugar, corn syrup, flavor and color in a separate 6 qt. pot.

3. Mix citric acid and water in a small glass jar. Set a side. Note: All acid crystals must be in solution (not visible )  prior to being mixed in.

4. Cook both pots 8 minutes over medium heat stirring alternately.

5. Pour hot pectin solution into the pan containing the sugar and corn syrup.

6. Boil 6 minutes more on med/high heat stirring constantly. Add citric acid water solution boil 1 more minute, remove from heat and pour into molds or tray.     

7. When firm cut into squares. Squares may be rolled into powdered sugar for a non stick coating.

8. If a firmer texture is desired add 2 minutes of cook time to the final boil.