Jam Pectin Calculator

Calculate pectin requirements and sugar ratios for homemade jam

Fruit Type

Fruit Amount

Pectin Type

Sugar Preference

Strawberry Jam

low pectin fruit

Prepared Fruit

4

cups

Regular Powdered Pectin

6 tbsp

~2 packet(s)

Sugar

3.4 cups

680g

Lemon Juice

2 tbsp

for acidity

Estimated Yield

5

half-pint jars

Pectin Notes

Add to fruit before sugar. Requires full sugar.

Jam Making Tips

Use slightly underripe fruit for higher natural pectin
Test for gel by placing a small amount on a frozen plate
Skim foam for clearer jam
Process in water bath for 10 minutes for shelf stability
Low sugar recipes require special pectin - regular pectin won't set properly