Dr Pepper or Big Red Jelly

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 1/4 c. Dr. Pepper or Big Red soda pop
• 1/4 c. lemon juice
• 3 oz. liquid pectin
• Few drops red food color (if using Dr. Pepper soda)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine sugar, lemon juice, and soda pop in large saucepan. Add red color, if necessary to make pretty color. Place over high heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin at once. Bring to a full boil and boil hard for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; skim off foam with metal spoon. Pour into hot sterilized glasses. Cover with paraffin or seal jars. Cool and store in cool, dry place. Allow to set a few days before serving. Makes approximately 5 (6 ounce) glasses.