I wonder if that was the problem with my elderberry jelly last year. I can't remember what my brand of pectin was, but I ended up with several jars of elderberry syrup. I think I am going to re-do and I will make sure I use the Certo. Carmellia

I've never been happy with the Ball liquid pectin. It doesn't set right if you have very acidic fruits or if your sugar is off at all. My aunt who cans several hundred jars every year says she uses nothing but Certo.

I agree, some of the pectins are more touchy to work with. But the only time I had problems with pectin was using an old pouch - so be sure to check the "wear date" on the package. I like Certo the best of the liquids.

Lynn

Thanks Ladies. I used Ball liquid pectin on my first batch of fig jam and it is pretty loose and more of a fig sauce. Still tasty, but not what I expected. I had no idea the ball brand was the problem so I doubled the amount with my second batch and it is thicker, but still not what I hoped for. Maybe my acid levels were too low? I used 1/2 cup lemon juice to 4 cups of figs. I'll try Certo next time.