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It's not just the act of capturing the flavors of summer that's appealing. Working with pectin has its own rewards, as anyone who has ever witnessed this fascinating substance transform hot fruit syrups into delicate gels could attest. Pectin is a carbohydrate found mostly in the skin and core of raw fruit.
55 Responses to Canning 101: Pectin Verses Clear Jel. 1  1. I have read that commercial pectin comes from a variety of lime; after making a great deal of lemon items (we have them all over the place here in AZ), I found a recipe for homemade pectin with the leftover rinds. 2  2. I always say pectin is what makes a jam or jelly gel. Sometimes we add commercial pectin, sometimes the pectin comes from the fruit but either way pectin is what gives the distinctive jelly property. I do use clear jel in canning, when Iâm canning pie filling. In fact I like to use it for pie filling when I make pies from fresh fruit as well.