10/12/2026
Sugarfire Dr Pepper Apple Jelly
Ingredients:
2 cups apple juice
2 cups Dr Pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 quarter teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 package powdered fruit pectin
5 cups granulated sugar
1 quarter teaspoon salt
Directions:
1 Prepare clean sterilized jelly jars and lids
2 Pour the apple juice Dr Pepper and lemon juice into a large heavy saucepan
3 Add the smoked paprika cinnamon salt and powdered fruit pectin
4 Stir well until the pectin is fully dissolved
5 Place the saucepan over medium high heat
6 Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil while stirring constantly
7 Add the granulated sugar all at once
8 Stir continuously until the sugar completely dissolves
9 Return the mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down
10 Boil hard for 1 minute while stirring constantly
11 Remove the saucepan from the heat
12 Skim off any foam from the surface if needed
13 Let the jelly rest for 1 minute
14 Carefully ladle the hot jelly into the prepared jars leaving about 1 quarter inch headspace
15 Wipe the jar rims clean
16 Apply the lids and bands
17 Process the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes
18 Carefully remove the jars and place them upright on a towel
19 Let the jars cool undisturbed for 12 to 24 hours
20 Check that the lids have sealed properly
21 Refrigerate any jar that did not seal
22 Store sealed jars in a cool dark place
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 50 per serving | Servings: 40