Lemon Jelly

Directions

1. 1
   In a 3 or 4 quart saucepan, mix together the lemon juice, sugar, and pectin and bring to a boil, stirring at first to smooth and blend the ingredients.
2. 2
   Allow to boil exactly 2 minutes and remove from the heat.
3. 3
   Wet a strong paper towel or a fine textured dishcloth with cold water, wring out, and place the paper or cloth in a strainer over a pyrex 2-cup measure.
4. 4
   Let the jelly slowly drip through.
5. 5
   Cool and seal, or cool and refrigerate.
6. 6
   Orange Jelly: Use 1/2 cup orange juice plus 1/4 cup lemon juice and grated zest of 1 orange (this is strained out after imparting its flavor).