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Medley Hills Farm Clear Jel - cook type - 1.75 lbs

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1.75 lb. Packaged in sealed / resealable bag. Made in USA. clear gel for canning fruit pie fillings.
This cornstarch works well with acidic ingredients and tolerates high temperatures. It doesn't begin thickening until the liquid begins to cool.
Use as a thickener. Use 1/4 cup clearjel to 1 quart of liquid. Bring liquid to a boil before adding clearjel. Do not over boil!
Modified starches are nature-based and enhanced to deliver exceptional functionality across all of your applications.
Use as a thickener in pies, stews, sauces, gravies and pudding. Use 1/4 cup of Clear Jel for every 1 quart of liquid.

Clearjel (Cook Type) is a modified cornstarch used by many commercial bakers in fruit pie fillings. This cornstarch works well with acidic ingredients and tolerates high temperatures. The first starch to be recommended by USDA for canning fruit pie fillings at home. Due to acid and freeze-thaw stability, maintains consistency after canning or freezing. Also use to make smooth gravies, sauces and soups with the same advantages. 1.5 lbs. (approx. 2.5 cups) is enough to make fillings for up to 18 pies. Storage life of at least 1 year when stored in a cool dry place.