Tang Breakfast Drink Jelly Recipe

Blast off to flavortown with this retro recipe for Tang Breakfast Drink Jelly! Inspired by a 1974 Sure-Jell booklet, this surprisingly delicious jelly is made with Tang powdered drink mix. Kids will love it on toast, and it's guaranteed to be a conversation starter. This isn't your grandma's jelly – it's a fun, fruity, and nostalgic treat the whole family will enjoy. Easy to make and even easier to love!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 53.6 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Tang Breakfast Drink Jelly

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How to Make Tang Breakfast Drink Jelly

  1. Measure 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine 1 (3 ounce) package Sure-Jell® fruit pectin, 1 cup water, and 1 cup Tang powdered orange drink mix. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
  3. Place the saucepan over high heat and bring to a hard boil, stirring constantly.
  4. Immediately add the 1 ½ cups of reserved sugar and stir continuously.
  5. Continue to boil hard for one full minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  6. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface using a metal spoon.
  7. Quickly pour the hot jelly into sterilized half-pint glass jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace.
  8. Wipe the jar rims clean with a damp cloth. Secure lids and rings.
  9. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Ensure jars are fully submerged.
  10. Carefully remove jars from the canner and place them on a clean, dry towel. Allow to cool completely. You should hear a ‘pop’ sound as the jars seal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

0g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tang Breakfast Drink Jelly?

Tang Breakfast Drink Jelly takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tang Breakfast Drink Jelly?

Tang Breakfast Drink Jelly has approximately 53.6 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tang Breakfast Drink Jelly?

The key ingredients for Tang Breakfast Drink Jelly are Sugar, Water, Tang Orange Crystals, Baking Soda, Fruit Pectin. See the full list with measurements above.

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