"Dave Balderstone" > wrote in message
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> In article >, JoeSpareBedroom
> > wrote:
>
>> Recipe:
>> http://recipes.epicurean.com/recipe/...sil-jelly.html
>>
>> First time making jelly. The article says "When the boil can't be stirred
>> down, add the pectin." What do they mean by "can't be stirred down"? Too
>> thick to stir?
>
> No, it means that when you stir it, the boil doesn't recede/diminish.
>

You mean, stays stuck to the sides of the pot?


>> And, how much of a cleanup horrow is this going to be, considering all
>> the
>> boiled sugar? Let's assume I don't leave the kitchen to take a phone call
>> and let the whole mixture burn or blow up. :-)
>
> If it doesn't boil over, you'll just have a sticky stove top, counter,
> and spots on the floor. A few minutes with a dishcloth and it'll all be
> good.


Swell. I went over the whole stovetop this morning until it was immaculate.
:-)