Ingredients for Soft Drink Jelly
- Carbonated Beverages
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- Liquid Pectin
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How to Make Soft Drink Jelly
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 2 cups of your favorite soft drink (cream soda, orange, Mello Yello, strawberry, etc.) and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves completely. Boil for exactly 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 pouch (1.75 oz) of liquid pectin. Stir vigorously for 1 minute to fully incorporate.
- Return the saucepan to medium-high heat. Stirring constantly, bring the mixture back to a rolling boil and boil hard for 1 full minute. A hard boil is characterized by large, persistent bubbles that do not disappear when stirred.
- Quickly ladle the hot jelly into clean, sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace at the top.
- Seal jars immediately with clean, sterilized lids and bands.
- **Optional:** For longer shelf life, process the filled jars in a boiling water bath canner for 5 minutes (following manufacturer instructions for proper water level and processing time).
- Allow the jars to cool completely. You should hear a satisfying 'pop' sound as the lids seal. Store in a cool, dark place.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
598g
Fat
0g
Carbs
50g
