Can failed jam be used for wine-making?

[KevinH]

A large batch of plum jam has failed to set properly - I have no idea why.

Given the large quantities of fruit (4kg) and sugar (2kg), is it possible to use this in a DJ for making wine?

 

[wilsoa1111]

sure, just be sure to lob some pectolase in and leave a while before fermenting- might also want a alot of yeast and a high abv tolerant one with 2kg of sugar- maybe dessert or champagne

 

[KevinH]

Cheers, wilsoa!

 

[Jonny69]

It's perfect for wine - I made my first batch of blackberry wine from a failed jam. It had jam sugar which is high in pectin, but it was never noticeably cloudy. I say go for it. Aim for about 2kg of fruit and 1kg of added sugar per gallon (so your jam quantities are ideal) and top it up with cooled boiled water. Maybe squeeze in the juice of a lemon in each and add a mug of stewed black tea to boost them up.

 

[KevinH]

Thank you, all. :