The Hoosier Hill Farm Instant Clear Jel, 1.5 lbs.

This Clear Jel is great stuff! There don't seem to be a lot of recipes on how to use it well in various ways so I've been experimenting with both this Instant Clear Jel and the one that requires cooking. Of the 2 - I like this one the best as you can determine the thickness of the final product instantly. I don't can foods, but I do make Berry Pies and this is absolutely perfect for making pies. You have to adjust the amount you use to the "type" of fruit, Fresh or Frozen fruit, the amount of fruit and the ripeness of the fruit as some fruits produce more juice than others -- but it's now my go-to thickener for berry pies. I particularly like its texture - and you can instantly make it as thick or thin as you want. BEST - you don't have to cook it. Wonderful blackberry pie!!! I first precook my own homemade pie shell - let it cool. Once the shell is cool, I sweeten fresh or frozen blackberries (I prefer frozen) with Sugar till thawed and juicy - about an hour. Then I add (1 T at a time) the Clear Jel to the Berry/Juice/Sugar Mixture and gently stir it. It thickens up immediately - no cooking. For a firm set pie (doesn't run) I use the full 3 T of Clear Jel for Berries that fill of the 9.5" pie shell. If you want it thinner, somewhat juicier or more runny, just add less till it's the texture you like. It holds up wonderfully in the Refrigerator as well.

I love cooking and prefer to use restaurant-quality products. This fits the bill

This is my second purchase of the Hoosier Hill Farm Instant Clear Jel. I use it for a lot of baking projects. I also use the Hoosier Hill Farm heat activated Clear Jel for pies and gravys. That should tell you that I like Hoosier Hill Farm products. This clear jel works great, has no after taste and thickens liquids perfectly - much better then cornstarch, flour or tapioca.

Great for pie fillings when we can in The Kitchen Project+ classes.

Works wonderfully, but would prefer if it had been gluten free.