Beet Jelly With Lemon

Ingredients

6 large fresh beets, peeled and cut

5 cups water

3 cups reserved beet juice, plus water if needed

2 ounces package fruit pectin crystals

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 sterilized jars to within 1/4 inch of top.

Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely.

Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.

2.0 pints

Monday, November 30, 2009 - 5:42pm