Have you noticed that all the tested recipes for home canned pie fillings call for CleajJel©?
What is Clearjel© and why do I need to use it? This is a question we have been answering a lot the past few weeks. Clearjel© is a starch that has been modified to perform differently from other more common starches.
Clearjel© can thicken acidic foods without breaking down; losing the ability to thicken.
It can also thicken without interfering with the canning process. Products thickened with Clearjel© will not get so thick that it slows the rate of heat transfer. This is important as it affects the ability to kill bacteria during canning.
Clearjel© was selected as the modified starch to use in canning recipes because it has little to no aftertaste, it produces a smooth product, and foods prepared with Clearjel© may also be frozen.
Instant Clearjel©, Clearjel©A, or any other form of Clearjel© is not recommended as a substitute for Clearjel©.
At the time pie filling recipes with Clearjel© were developed it was assumed that Clearjel© would be sold alongside other canning supplies. At this time, you must plan ahead as only a few specialty shops and the internet carry this product.
