Margarita Jelly

Directions

1. 1
   Measure water, lime juice, tequila and liqueur into a 6 or 8-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Stir in food coloring.
3. 3
   Measure sugar into a separate bowl.
4. 4
   Mix sugar thoroughly into juice mixture.
5. 5
   Add margarine.
6. 6
   Bring to a full, rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Quickly stir in pectin.
8. 8
   Return to full rolling boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
9. 9
   Remove from heat; skin off any foam with metal spoon.
10. 10
    Ladle quickly into clean, hot jars filling to within 1/8-inch of top.
11. 11
    Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with lids.
12. 12
    Screw bands tightly.
13. 13
    Invert jars 5 minutes, then turn upright.
14. 14
    Check seals after jars are cooled.
15. 15
    Makes about 5 (1 cup) jars.