Mountain Dew Jelly

[Raine]

Mountain Dew Jelly

3 1/4 cups Mountain Dew
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 package Sure Jell pectin

Pour the Mountain Dew and lemon juice into a 6- to 8-quart pot. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 3 minutes. Let it cool slightly, then follow the Sure Jell directions. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.

NOTE: You can use more Mountain Dew and reduce it to 3 1/4 cups for a more concentrated flavor.

 

[crewsk]

Cool! I've never heard of jelly made from Mountian Dew. I wonder what other soft drinks would be good.

 

[Raine]

Sundrop maybe

 

[Consul]

Yes! My dream of caffeinated toast will soon be a reality!

(Sorry, I couldn't resist. I would like to try this recipe sometime, though.)

 

[Piccolina]

I remember a neighbour of mine making Coke and Dr. Pepper jams when I was a child they tasted a bit like those "Sodalicious" candies!

 

[Lugaru]

My roomie is a huge mountain dew addict... Hmm... I might surprise him with a jar of this next time he leaves the apartment for a few days.

 

[masteraznchefjr]

jeez this is something i gotta make and get hyper on

 

[StirBlue]

I've been looking at the cakes in our local grocery store bakery: red Hawaiian Punch, blue Kool Burst, and orange Crush ...etc. How very creative! Ode to a new generation!

 

[Snoop Puss]

Just as well I read all the other posts. There was me thinking you'd have to be a really keen chef/cook to go out and collect all that dew, and wondering what on earth it would taste of!

 

[StirBlue]

lol! Wild aspragus, celery, etc are just seeds blowing in the wind. Will be looking for Whoopers in the field.

 

[AnDreaM1828]

Cool!

WOW I didnt know you could make Jelly from Mountain Dew...how cool is that! I will definetly have to try this one.

 

[sattie]

Hubby has this stuff pumpin through his veins... this should be right up his alley!!!

 

[Ken]

Mountain Dew Jelly

3 1/4 cups Mountain Dew
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 package Sure Jell pectin

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Can you substitute crab juice for Mountain Dew? (Obscure Simpsons reference...for serious fans. )

 

[Katie H]

Ya know what? This is a seriously warped bunch of folks. But...in a good way!

Now back to our program, already in progress...

Think outside the box. Perhaps making jellies out of various soft drinks is a wonderful idea. Consider some of the citrus-based ones as an accompaniment to pork, chicken, etc. This could be a "good thing," in the words of Martha Stewart.

 

[Nicholas Mosher]

Can't help out on the soda jelly, but I have an excellent recipe for braised Little Debbie cakes with a crushed Cheez-It Gratin topping. I usually serve it with a good can of vintage pull-tab Coca-Cola.

Seriously, if you put me in a room with a 6pk of Dew, the thought of making jelly with it wouldn't have come to me to save my life. I bet this could be marketed for a zillion bucks in the US. Even if they just released it as a fad product, it would make millions!

You could package it in little foil pouches for the Red-Bull skate/snow boarding crowd. I see dollar signs... whats that sound??? *cha-ching... cha-ching*...

 

[adicook]

I just read the title and thought to myself that this is an awesome idea, great recipe will def have to try it sometime

 

[karadekoolaid]

Mountain Dew Jelly...

NOTE: You can use more Mountain Dew and reduce it to 3 1/4 cups for a more concentrated flavor.

Excuse my ignorance, Raine. I have not the foggiest idea what "Mountain Dew" is...

 

[Buck]

Clive, it's an insanely (at least IMO) sweet yellow-colored soft drink.

 

[Snoop Puss]

Actually... I hesitated to mention it earlier, but you can make jelly using sparkling wine. Cava jelly was a hit among English teachers in Barcelona a few years back. Dissolve the jelly in a small amount of very hot water. Leave to cool but not set and then top up with cava, stir gently and leave to set. You don't get a huge amount of fizz, but enough so as you know it's there.