Soda Jelly

So, at this point I'm pretty much addicted to Throwback Pepsi. The mouth feel is just so different from the regular variety that I can't help but love it, & my daughter is the same way about Dr. Pepper. When I was making all of my Christmas gift jams & jellies, she mentioned how much she would love to get a Dr. Pepper flavored one & I set out to find out how to get that done.  Well, here's how...

8 oz. your favorite soda (do not use diet!)

3 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1 pouch (3 oz)  liquid pectin

1. In your biggest pot over medium heat, combine soda, sugar and water. 
2. Stir to dissolve sugar. 
3. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring constantly. 
4. Add the liquid pectin once a full boil is reached.
5. Return to a boil, stirring constantly.
6. Boil 30 seconds, still stirring constantly (set a timer on this one).
7. Remove from heat & skim any foam.
8. Ladle hot jelly into clean, hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace. 
9. Place lids & rings on jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. (Boiling water should cover the jars by 1 to 2 inches.)
10. Remove from water bath, cover with a towel (to prevent drafts from causing breakage) & cool 24 hours.