Mountain Dew Jelly

My grandkids and I decided we would try making the "Famous" Mountain Dew Jelly.  This is not the type of jelly I usually do, but thought it would be fun and a way to spend some time with my grand children, Tucker and Taylor. 

This recipe will yield 6 half pint jars of jelly

Ingredients:

3 1/2 cups of mountain dew

2 tbsp lemon juice

4 1/2 cups of sugar

1 box regular pectin

1 pat of butter

Measure your sugar in a bowl and set aside.   Mix your pectin with 1/4 cup of the sugar that you have measured out. (Don't use extra sugar to mix with the pectin).

Combine mountain dew and lemon juice in a 6 to 8 quart stainless steele pot.  Bring to a boil and boil gently for 3 minutes.  Let cool slightly.

Add pat of butter and the pectin/sugar mixture to the pot and bring back to a boil that can't be stirred down.

Add your sugar all at once.  Return to a boil that can't be stirred down and boil for exactly one minute.

Remove from heat and skim foam if needed.

Ladle jelly into hot, steralized jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.

Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean paper towel dipped in vinegar to ensure a good seal.

Put on lids and rings.  Tighten down finger tight.

Place in boiling water bath and process for 10 minutes.  Remove lid and let sit for 5 more minutes.

Place on counter to cool for 24 hours.

Label and Store in a cool, dark place.