Root Beer Jelly
Capture the nostalgic flavor of your favorite soda in a jar with this delightful Root Beer Jelly recipe! Made with just four ingredients—root beer soda, granulated sugar, powdered pectin, and an optional touch of butter—this unique jelly delivers a sweet, fizzy essence that transforms pantry staples into something extraordinary. Perfectly balanced between rich caramel notes and subtle spice, this homemade preserve is surprisingly easy to make in under 30 minutes. Spread it on toast, drizzle it over ice cream, or use it as a glaze for meats—the possibilities are endless. Step-by-step instructions and a simple boiling water bath process ensure your jelly is shelf-stable for up to a year, making it an ideal DIY gift or addition to your breakfast table. Whether you're a canning enthusiast or a first-timer looking for creative recipes, Root Beer Jelly is a must-try kitchen project that combines fun and flavor in every jar!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups root beer soda
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1.75 ounces powdered pectin
- 0.5 teaspoons unsalted butter (optional)
Instructions
Pour 4 cups of root beer soda into a large saucepan. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing some of the carbonation to dissipate.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and slowly stir in the powdered pectin. Stir continuously until the pectin has completely dissolved.
Add the granulated sugar to the saucepan and stir well. Continue heating the mixture, stirring frequently, until it comes to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
If foam appears on the surface of the mixture, stir in the optional unsalted butter to help reduce it.
Boil the jelly for 1 minute while stirring constantly to ensure it doesn't burn.
Remove the saucepan from heat and skim off any remaining foam with a spoon.
Carefully pour the hot mixture into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace at the top.
Seal the jars with their lids and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes to ensure proper preservation.
Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool completely at room temperature. You should hear the lids pop, indicating they are properly sealed.
Store the root beer jelly in a cool, dark place for up to one year. Refrigerate after opening.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 623.8 g | 227% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.8 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 600.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
