Tayberry jam- needs pectin?

[return of the mac]

Do i have to add pectin to the tayberry jam im making tomorrow? (bearing in mind i am too chep and lazy to go and buy some). So is it absolutely necessary or are tayberries sound for pectin (like strawbs)

[return of the mac]

[GREENWIZARD]

any recipe i've seen has added pectin.
you could maybe have a mix of tayberries & strawberries to help it to set.

[Mrs Ava]

Didn't think strawbs were good for pectin.  ???

However, I would say Tayberry's are fine, to be honest, I have never used pectin, and if in doubt have used some lemon juice or grated a cooking apple into the fruit.

[return of the mac]

Thanks all, will get to my jamming now.

[return of the mac]

Done it- about 1 and a half jars only :-\ but very sweet :P . Thanks EJ, didnt add any pectin or lemon juice but its setting nicely. Yummy

[Mrs Ava]

mmm, delish!  So what time to yours for cream teas with scones and jam??  ;D

[return of the mac]

Haha, you bring the tea, cream and scones ;D