I'm having a terrible time with herb jellies weeping after the jar is
opened. Research suggests that too much acid is to blame. My pH
monitor shows most of my jellies come in around 2.5. The only acid is
coming from the citrus-based pectin I use. I would appreciate any
insights and suggestions: less pectin? more sugar?
Thanks to all!

California Lavender wrote:

> I'm having a terrible time with herb jellies weeping after the jar is
> opened. Research suggests that too much acid is to blame. My pH
> monitor shows most of my jellies come in around 2.5. The only acid is
> coming from the citrus-based pectin I use. I would appreciate any
> insights and suggestions: less pectin? more sugar?
> Thanks to all!

I found a source on the web (it's in our FAQ:
http://www.gbronline.com/jacke/rfpfaq/rfpFAQ.htm)
that says 3.6 is the best. You may want to add a bit of bicarbonate of
soda (baking soda) to bring up the pH.
Let us know how you do!
Edrena