My Jam/jelly/marmalade Did Not Set!!!

Reblogged from The Domestically Impaired Guide to the Retro Kitchen Arts:

My jelly did not set up, what did I do wrong?  Has this ever happened to you?  You’ve followed a recipe exactly and then after the jelly cooled; it looks like pretty colored syrup.  It could be any number things and here are a few reasons why.  Some of the citrus or soft fruits take longer than others to set up.  Occasionally, it can take up to two weeks for your jelly/jam/marmalade to set up.  This is just the nature of the fruit and the science behind the gelling process. Although I have never …

I’m reposting this because so many people seem to be interested in this topic. I know it can be very frustrating when your jam didn’t set. Just thought I would share this post again for anyone who missed it.
Happy Jamming!