Beet Jelly With Lemon

From Company's Coming. Sounded interesting to me.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 pints

Ingredients

• 6  large  fresh beets, peeled and cut
• 5  cups water
• 3  cups  reserved  beet juice, plus water if needed
• 1 1⁄4 ounces  unsweetened lemonade mix
• 1 (2 ounce) package  fruit pectin crystals
• 4  cups granulated sugar
• 1  pinch table salt

Directions

1. Cook beets in water until tender. Drain and reserve juice.
2. Combine reserved juice, drink powder and pectin in large pot. Stir and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil 6 minutes without stirring.
3. Stir in sugar and salt. Return to a boil.
4. Boil rapidly on high for 1 minute. Skim of foam.
5. Pour into hot sterlized jars to within 1/4 inch of top. Place sterlized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely. For added assurance against spoilage you may choose to process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.