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Clear Jel

Modified Food Starch Allergen-Free
Clear Jel

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Poaceae (corn)
  • Primary Cuisine Western
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Corn starch

O Que É Clear Jel?

A modified corn starch used as a superior thickener for pies and sauces, offering clarity and stability without breaking down.

Qual o Sabor de Clear Jel?

Clear Jel tem um sabor neutral com aromas de none.

Taste
Neutral
Texture
Silky (when cooked), Powder
Aroma
None
Acidity
Neutral

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 1 tbsp (8g)
Calories357 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0 g
Total Carbohydrate89 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium1 mg
Iron0.05 mg
Potassium3 mg

Segredo do Chef

For fruit pies, Clear Jel prevents weeping and maintains a clear, glossy filling, even after freezing and thawing.

Substitutos e Proporções de Clear Jel

O melhor substituto para Clear Jel é Cornstarch, usado na proporção de 2:1 (Clear Jel:Cornstarch). Good for thickening, but sauces may become cloudy and break down under acidity/freezing.

Substitutos para Clear Jel com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Cornstarch Melhor 2:1 (Clear Jel:Cornstarch) Good for thickening, but sauces may become cloudy and break down under acidity/freezing.
Tapioca Starch 1:1 Provides good clarity and slight chewiness, but less tolerant to prolonged heat than Clear Jel.
Arrowroot Powder 1:1 Great for clear, glossy sauces, but breaks down with prolonged high heat and dairy.
All-Purpose Flour 3:1 (Clear Jel:Flour) Requires longer cooking to remove raw flour taste; makes sauces opaque.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Clear Jel

Purchase food-grade Clear Jel, typically found in canning or specialty baking sections.

O Que Combina Bem Com Clear Jel?

  • Fruit pies
  • gravies
  • sauces
  • jams
  • preserves

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Clear Jel?

Neutral None

Qual é um bom substituto para Clear Jel?

O melhor substituto é Cornstarch (2:1 (Clear Jel:Cornstarch)). Good for thickening, but sauces may become cloudy and break down under acidity/freezing.

Como escolher e armazenar Clear Jel?

Purchase food-grade Clear Jel, typically found in canning or specialty baking sections.

Receitas Usando Clear Jel

Water Bath Easy Apples 60 Minutes Or Less

Apple Pie Filling With Clear Jel

This legendary apple pie filling recipe, perfected by Penn State home cooks, is a game-changer! Say goodbye to messy prep work – this recipe makes a HUGE batch, saving you time and effort. Perfect for holiday baking or whenever you crave that warm, comforting taste of homemade apple pie. Get ready for the most delicious, perfectly thickened apple pie filling you've ever tasted!

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