3 1/2 c. sugar
2 1/4 c. Dr. Pepper or Big Red soda pop
1/4 c. lemon juice
3 oz. liquid pectin
Few drops red food color (if using Dr. Pepper soda)

Combine sugar, lemon juice, and soda pop in large saucepan. Add red color, if necessary to make pretty color. Place over high heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin at once. Bring to a full boil and boil hard for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; skim off foam with metal spoon. Pour into hot sterilized glasses. Cover with paraffin or seal jars. Cool and store in cool, dry place. Allow to set a few days before serving. Makes approximately 5 (6 ounce) glasses.