Winter Apple Jelly - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 quart apple juice
1 3/4 ounces powdered fruit pectin (1 package)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 1/2 cups sugar
3 -6 drops red food coloring (optional)

Preparation

In a dutch oven, combine the apple juice, pectin, lemon juice and food coloring (if desired). Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from the hear; skim off foam. Stir in cinnamon. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner.