This recipe sounded so weird, I had to try it. And to continue my theme inspired by Christmas Vacation, why do I think this might be something that Cousin Catherine might make for gifts. (No judgement.)
Cinnamon-Coca Cola Jelly also marks my only non-boozy offering for this season’s “Jelly of the Month” Club.
Cinnamon-Coca Cola Jelly
This jelly is great in a PB&J sandwich.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 c. Coca-Cola (I used the “limited edition” Cinnamon Coca-Cola.)
- 1 (1.75 oz.) pkg. powdered pectin
- 3 1/2 c. sugar
Instructions
- Sterilize jars and prepare water bath.
- In a 6- to 8-quart heavy pot combine coke and pectin. Whisk until pectin is dissolved.
- Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar. Return to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly and boil hard for 1 minute, continuing to stir. Remove from heat. Quickly skim off any foam with a metal spoon.
- Ladle hot jelly into sterilized half-pint canning jars, leaving a 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims; adjust lids and screw bands.
- Process filled jars in a boiling-water canner 5 minutes (start timing when water returns to boiling). Remove jars from canner. Cool.
Yield: 6 half pint jars
For a savory twist, mix some of the jelly in with barbecue sauce and stir into pulled pork. You can also use this as a ham glaze. 
I like the ultra sweetness, so for me, it make the ultimate coke float-sundae. Spoon some over vanilla ice cream and top with a cherry.
Cinnamon Coca-Cola is a seasonal offering that I picked up recently. I really don’t drink a lot of sodas but I do like this version for a pick-me-up.
You can make this jelly with whatever kind of soda you desire? Grape Nehi? Orange Crush? Root Beer? 7-Up? What’s your guilty pleasure?
Stay tuned for the next installment: Limoncello Jelly.
These holiday posts were inspired by National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Click here for more details.
This is such a fun jelly! Love the idea of it. Actually, love the idea of ALL your jellies — the Jelly of the Month club is an awesome idea. Happy Holidays!
Thanks, John. It’s been fun.
Such a unique combo of flavours!
This might be an acquired taste for some. It definitely is unique!
I would like some of this in my Christmas Stocking!!
Love,
Mom
Your Christmas wish is granted!