What you need:
3 ¼ Cups Mountain Dew
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
4 ½ Cups sugar
1 package Sure-Jell or Certo pectin
Lidded canning jars, 3 large or 6 small
***Have your ingredients measured out, you jars cleaned and
ready, and read all directions on both this and your pectin package beforehand because
things move rapidly***
Pour the Dew and lemon juice together in a large pot. A good
size spaghetti pot will be best to make sure you don’t boil over.
Over medium high heat bring this mixture to a boil and boil
for 3 minutes while actively stirring.
Let mixture cool slightly, just a few minutes.
At this point you want to follow the directions on your
pectin package. The run down is that over medium high heat you will gradually
mix the sugar into the Dew mixture while CONSTANTLY stirring. You want to make
sure that they sugar is completely dissolved before moving on. You will need to
boil your mixture for 1 minute before adding the pectin in. Again, follow the
directions on your pectin package for best results.
When the mixture is complete quickly pour it into your
already cleaned and ready to go jars and screw the lids on.
Let the closed jars sit on the counter overnight then store
them in your fridge.
For those of you who are canning pros you can soak your
lidded jars in your boiling water bath for 10 minutes and when done properly
your jelly can last for a year in a cool dark cabinet.
