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Ball FTJMAU-15-01 Quick start manual

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Manual is about: FRESHTECH AUTOMATIC JAM & JELLY MAKER

Summary of FTJMAU-15-01

  • Page 2: What Is Jam?

    Jams are made with crushed or chopped fruit plus the addition of sugar and pectin (and sometimes lemon juice). They have a spreadable gel perfect for complementing toast, scones or even more creatively used as an ingredient in your favourite desserts. Look for creative use ideas at freshpreservinguk...

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  • Page 4: Parts Diagram

    3 1. Glass lid 2. Stirrer 3. Pot 4. Base 4a. Heating surface 5. Control panel 6. Removable cord 5 6 4 3 2 1 parts needed when making jam: • base • pot • stirrer • removable cord • glass lid* * glass lid not required for the rosemary balsamic jelly recipe quick start guide 4a parts diagram a. Cancel ...

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    4 before using your jam & jelly maker for the first time, thoroughly review the user manual. For best results, the unit must be placed on a level cooking surface. Clean your appliance before the first use. See instruction on the last page or refer to the user manual. A. Place the base on a level sur...

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    5 things you need to know about using your automatic jam & jelly maker • note: recipes in this booklet are written for this machine. Doubling the recipes is not recommended as the ingredients may not fit into the pot, and they may not function as the specified recipes. • ensure the stirrer is fully ...

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    6 • for best results when making jelly with fruit juice, gradually whisk pectin into your juice. This will help the pectin to dissolve more easily during the jelly cooking process. You may notice the pectin sitting on the bottom of the pot during the first 4 minutes of the cooking process before sug...

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    7 tasteful tips for delicious jams & jellies • use the same amount and type of pectin specified in the recipe. Varying this amount could vary your results! For recipes in the booklet, use ball ® jam setting mix with pectin. Other pectin types are not interchangeable and may not work with these recip...

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    Wash strawberries in cool, running water; drain. Remove stems and hulls. Crush berries one layer at a time using a potato masher. Measure required quantity of prepared fruit. Sprinkle pectin evenly over bottom of the pot fitted with the stirrer. Add crushed strawberries evenly over pectin. Add butte...

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    Berry jam clean berries by rolling back and forth in an open towel. If dirt is obvious on berries, rinse carefully in cool running water and drain thoroughly. Crush berries one layer at a time using a potato masher. Measure quantity of prepared fruit. Sprinkle pectin evenly over bottom of the pot fi...

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    Mixed berry jam peel and chop kiwi fruit; measure required quantity. Sprinkle pectin evenly over bottom of the pot fitted with the stirrer. Add kiwi evenly over pectin. Add butter to help reduce foaming. Press jam button – the cook time will automatically default to 21 minutes. Press enter to begin ...

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    Sweet cherry jam wash, stem and pit cherries. Crush with a potato masher. Measure required quantity of crushed cherries. Sprinkle pectin evenly over bottom of the pot fitted with the stirrer. Add crushed cherries evenly over pectin. Pour lemon juice over cherries. Add butter to help reduce foaming. ...

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    Wash and pit plums. Finely chop plums and crush with a potato masher. Measure required quantity of crushed plums. Sprinkle pectin evenly over bottom of the pot fitted with the stirrer. Add crushed plums evenly over pectin. Pour lemon juice over plums. Add butter to help reduce foaming. Press jam but...

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    13 chile jam green, red or yellow peppers, finely chopped 750 g (3 cups) 1 kg (4 cups) jalapeño chiles, finely chopped 35 g (1/2 cup) 35 g (1/2 cup) apple cider vinegar 150 ml (2/3 cup) 150 ml (2/3 cup) ball ® jam setting mix with pectin 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon g...

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    14 wash, peel, and pit apricots. Finely chop apricots, and then crush with a potato masher. Measure required quantity of crushed apricots. Sprinkle pectin evenly over bottom of the pot fitted with the stirrer. Add crushed apricots evenly over pectin. Pour lemon juice over apricots. Add butter to hel...

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    Mango pineapple chile jam mangoes, peeled, pitted, chopped and crushed 750 g (3 cups) 1 kg (4 cups) (about 1.25 kg purchased weight for “traditional“ or 1.5 kg for “reduced sugar”) pineapple, finely chopped 125 ml (1/2 cup) 125 ml (1/2 cup) jalapeño chiles, finely chopped 35 g (1/2 cup) 35 g (1/2 cu...

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    Makes about 4 (240 ml) jars of jam 16 measure required apple juice and balsamic vinegar in 945 ml or larger measuring jug. Gradually whisk pectin into juice until fully incorporated. (pectin will not be completely dissolved at this time.) pour juice mixture into the pot fitted with the stirrer. Add ...

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    Quick citrus marmalade makes about 4 (240 ml) jars of marmalade 17 *wash citrus. Remove thin outermost peel with a vegetable peeler. Finely chop peel with a sharp knife or in a food processor. With remaining fruit, carve off and discard as much of the white pith and membrane as possible and remove s...

  • Page 19: Make Jam Or Jelly

    18 preserving instructions make jam or jelly ready set go prepare your ingredients select your recipe settings get ready to enjoy your jam or jelly by refrigerating, freezing or preserving. Enjoy 3 ways! Enjoy now spread it on thick, then save the rest for up to 3 weeks (in refrigerator). Preserve &...

  • Page 20: To Enjoy Now

    Shopping list ball ® jars with lids and bands. We recommend preserving jams and jellies in ball ® quilted crystal jelly jars (240 ml/8 oz). To enjoy now for preserving only ball ® home preserving starter kit plus large stockpot (at least 19 cm (7.5 in) high and 24 cm (9.5 in) in diameter) and lid. *...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    20 preserving instructions getting started (while jam or jelly is being made in your automatic jam & jelly maker) fill preserver or stockpot half full with water. Place lid on preserver. Heat to a simmer. Put preserving rack or ball ® home preserving starter kit rack with lifter aside until ready to...

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    Troubleshooting guide observed issue cause what to do the freshtech appliance will not turn on when i push the buttons. Check to see that the appliance is plugged in. Plug the appliance in and look at the display for flashing “--”. The cooking pot is not heating sufficiently. The pot is not seated p...

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    22 observed issue cause what to do my jam or jelly is too soft. Proportions of fruit, fruit juice, sugar and/or pectin were not in balance. Lemon juice was specified in ingredient list but was not added. Pectin was not dissolved properly before adding sugar or all ingredients were added to the pot a...

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    Note: it is recommended that you clean the appliance between uses. 1. Always turn your jam & jelly maker off by pressing the cancel button and unplugging the power cord from the power source. Allow to cool completely before cleaning. 2. The glass lid, stirrer and pot can all be washed in the dishwas...