Wake Up Coffee Jelly

Prepare Jars: Inspect five 8-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jelly is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water. (Prep time: 15 minutes)

Combine and Boil: In a pot, mix water and instant coffee. Bring to a boil. Add pectin and return to a boil. Then, add sugar and bring back to a rolling boil. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

Jelly Formation: Boil the mixture for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. (Cook time: 8-10 minutes)

Jarring: Pour the hot jelly into the hot, sterilized jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace at the top. Remove air bubbles by running a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars. Wipe rims clean with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Processing: Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and carefully lower the jars (about 2 inches apart) into the boiling water using a jar holder. Add more boiling water if needed to cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Bring the water back to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes. (Cook time: 25 minutes)

Cooling and Setting: Remove the jars from the stockpot and let them rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. You should hear a 'pop' sound as the jars seal. After cooling, test the seal by pressing the center of each lid with a finger; the lid should not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place. (Cooling time: 12-24 hours)