Beet Jelly With Lemon
- 6 large fresh beets, peeled and cut
- 5 cups water
- 3 cups reserved beet juice, plus water if needed
- 1 14 ounces unsweetened lemonade mix
- 1 (2 ounce) package fruit pectin crystals
- 4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 pinch table salt
- Cook beets in water until tender.
- Drain and reserve juice.
- Combine reserved juice, drink powder and pectin in large pot.
- Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Boil 6 minutes without stirring.
- Stir in sugar and salt.
- Return to a boil.
- Boil rapidly on high for 1 minute.
- Skim of foam.
- Pour into hot sterlized jars to within 1/4 inch of top.
- Place sterlized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely.
- For added assurance against spoilage you may choose to process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
fresh beets, water, beet juice, crystals, granulated sugar, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beet-jelly-with-lemon-325759 (may not work)