Margarita Jelly

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (not bottled)
• 1/2 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup triple sec
• 4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 (3 ounce) envelope liquid pectin
• zest of 2-3 lime (optional)

Recipe

• 1 prepare jars and lids and canning bath according to safe canning practices.
• 2 in a large stainless steel stockpot, combine water, lime juice, tequila, triple sec and sugar. bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar is completely dissolved.
• 3 increase heat to medium-high and bring to full boil, stirring constantly. stir in pectin (and lime zest if using). return to a full boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
• 4 remove pot from heat and skim off any foam. let jam cool in the pot for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 5 ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace. remove any air bubbles. wipe jar rims and thread with a clean, damp paper towel. center hot lids on jars and screw on bands until fingertip tight.
• 6 place jars in canner, making sure they are covered by at least an inch of water. cover and bring to a gentle boil, process 4-oz jars and 8-oz jars for 10 minutes; process 1-pint jars for 15 minutes.
• 7 remove jars from canner and place on a cloth towel. let cool for 24 hours, then check seals. wash and dry jars and store in a cool, dry, dark location.