Rediscovering Sure-Jell for Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes: A Nostalgic Look at the Original Recipe Insert
If you are looking for the insert that used to be included in the box, I’ve included it below!
Hello! Today, we’re taking a delightful trip down memory lane with Sure-Jell’s “For Less or No Sugar Needed Recipes” pectin. If you’ve been preserving fruits and making jams for years, you might remember the original recipe insert that came with this pectin. Though it’s no longer included in the box, its legacy lives on in our kitchens. Let’s revisit this beloved guide and explore its timeless appeal.
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Try our favorite recipe! Our Journey To Home’s Old Fashioned Sure-Jell Strawberry Freezer Jam
Shop recommended items:
Blender | Potato masher | Mixing bowls | Medium pot | 8oz Mason jars | 16oz Mason jars | Water bath canner | Canning utensil set
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What is Sure-Jell Pectin?
Sure-Jell pectin has been a staple in many kitchens for decades. Its innovative formula allows for the creation of delicious jams and jellies with less or no added sugar, making it a favorite among health-conscious home cooks and those looking to cut down on sugar without sacrificing flavor.
Try our favorite recipe! Our Journey To Home’s Old Fashioned Sure-Jell Strawberry Freezer Jam
Shop recommended items:
Blender | Potato masher | Mixing bowls | Medium pot | 8oz Mason jars | 16oz Mason jars | Water bath canner | Canning utensil set
The Original Recipe Insert: A Lost Treasure
The original insert provided a comprehensive guide to making jams and jellies with reduced or no sugar. It was packed with useful tips, detailed instructions, and a variety of recipes that ensured perfect results every time. Unfortunately, this handy guide is no longer included in the packaging, but i’ve included it below.
Key Highlights from the Original Insert
- Understanding Pectin: When using these recipes, please follow the instructions exactly as written, do not improvise.
- Basic Jam and Jelly Recipes: It featured classic recipes for a variety of fruits, offering clear instructions on how to adjust sugar levels. This flexibility was a game-changer for many home preservers.
- Tips and Tricks: The insert included valuable tips for achieving the perfect consistency, troubleshooting common issues, and ensuring a safe canning or freezing process.
- Alternative Sweeteners: It provided guidance on using alternative sweeteners like honey or fruit juice, catering to those looking to avoid refined sugar altogether.
Keeping the Tradition Alive
While the original Sure-Jell insert may no longer be included in the box, its legacy continues to inspire home cooks. Many of the timeless recipes and tips can still be found online, shared by those who cherish the art of home canning.
If you’re passionate about preserving, I encourage you to explore these resources and keep the tradition alive. And if you have any old inserts or recipes passed down through generations, consider sharing them with your community. After all, preserving food is not just about the ingredients and the process; it’s about preserving memories and traditions.
Conclusion
Rediscovering the original Sure-Jell insert for less or no sugar needed recipes is like finding a cherished heirloom. Its practical advice and reliable recipes have stood the test of time, helping countless home cooks create delicious, healthier preserves. Let’s celebrate this legacy by continuing to share and enjoy these timeless recipes.
Do you have memories or recipes from making classic sure-jell recipes? Share them in the comments below! And don’t forget to come back for more nostalgic recipes and kitchen tips. Happy jam making!
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I hope you enjoyed this recipe, let me know how yours turned out in the comments!
-Hailee
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so grateful you included pics of SureJell recipes for Less or no sugar added pectin. I am so frustrated that they no longer
ger include those in the box! THANK YOU!
So glad it was helpful!
Went to start my blueberry jam and thought I’d gotten a box that was defective due to no instructions, so I checked the other box I had. Nope. Went to the website they said and couldn’t look at any instructions and they didn’t even have blueberry jam listed.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!
You’re welcome!!
Yes, thank you! I just purchased a box to make jelly for a class I’m teaching at my homeschool co-op. No Directions, so frustrating !!! I’ve made it before but it’s not like I have the steps memorized.
Am I missing something on the directions? It doesn’t say anything about using other types of sweeteners or when you don’t use any sugar at all. I’m almost certain that at one time there was information about the other types of sweetener you could use. Would I make the recipe as it’s written using an alternate sweetener? My blackberries are pretty sweet- if I do use sugar, I don’t have to use the full 4 cups- do I?
And, I’m not sure if it’s a typo, but the side of the box of low no sugar pectin says to use 3.5 qts of berries per 1 box of pectin for cooked jam. That seems like an awful lot of berries.
Thanks so much! I was missing the last photo which showed the sugar substitute instructions. Varying any part of the recipe could result in set failures, but doesn’t mean it won’t necessarily work.
Thank you so much! The Kraft site , who you would have the insert, makes it very inconvenient to find any original recipes. So appreciate that you posted this!!!
I am extremely grateful that you posted the sure jell instructions, since they don’t come with the pack of sure jell anymore and the company site makes it very difficult to find, what you are looking for. This resulted in my making peach jam with the incorrect amount of sugar. This is very aggravating for me, since I used my fresh peaches from the garden and am not happy with the jam results I got. You are a lifesaver, giving the opportunity to copy the instructions on your site. THANK YOU!!
So glad this helps!
Thank you, thank you for posting the cooking instructions for Low Sugar Sure Gell Pectin. When I opened the box there were no instructions and when I typed in their web page it stalled and would not download. I tried 3 times.!! So grateful for you posting the instruction sheet on Pinterest! Great idea!
iT TOOK ME HOURS TO TRY TO FIND THE ORIGINAL SURE JELL LESS SUGAR PECTIN JELLY FREEZER RECIPES. THANK YOU SO MUCH. WHY DID THEY QUIT PUTTING THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE BOX?
You’re so welcome! So glad you found it!
I too opened my box of sure jell for low sugar and no insert and I was getting ready to make my jam!! Thank you SO much for posting pics of the insert!!
Thank you so much for finding this recipe insert and posting the recipes. I was just ready to make cherry jam, and there were no instructions in my Sure-Jell box. And even though they claim to have recipes on the internet, I have looked and looked, and could not find the reduced sugar recipe for cherry jam (or jelly.). They apparently think the only kind of jam people make is strawberry. Thanks again so much!!!!
thank you THANK YOU for posting this. I was bummed when they quit using the insert and thought I had kept a copy. This year I could not find it, and the QR code that links to the website gave me nothing helpful!
Thank you so much for posting this. I bought the SureJell pink boxes to make my summer jams and found no inserts. After a minor panic, I found your post. Thanks for saving me!
Thanks! I was bummed that I didn’t have some old boxes around. I’ve been searching for the recipes online now for a couple years, sometime to no avail. This especially helps since Kraft doesn’t even have a lot of these on the website that we are supposed to reference now.
I am so disgusted to find no insert for making my cooked blackberry jam recipes with seedless juice, and other recipes. I wished I had a copy of those I used but had no idea sure=jell would quit putting it in the box! Sure-jell prices are high enough that the insert should still be in it. Can you help me? I have looked for over an hourto no luck.