Apple-Tequila Jelly

From my recipe files.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4-8

Ingredients

• 4  cups unsweetened apple cider
• 6  tablespoons  tequila
• 3  cups granulated sugar
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons  sure-jell  light pectin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon unsalted butter

Directions

1. Prepare canning jars according to manufacturer's directions. Pour cider and tequila into a large, heavy saucepan. Place 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a small bowl. Stir in the Sure-Jell Light, mixing well.
2. Add the Sure-Jell Light mixture and the butter to the cider. Bring the liquid to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
3. Quickly stir in the remaining sugar, and bring the mixture back to a full rolling boil again, continuing to stir. Boil 1 minute.
4. Remove pan from the heat. Skim off any foam. Fill prepared jars to within 1/8 inch of their tops.
5. Process them in a water bath according to the manufacturer's directions, at least 10 minutes. The jelly may take several hours to set.