1. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of the sugar and the powdered pectin. Set aside.
2. Pour the apple cider into a cooking pot.
3. Add the pectin/sugar mixture to juice in the cooking pot; Stir vigorously and well.
4. Bring mixture to full rolling boil stirring constantly.
5. Stir in remaining sugar and the cinnamon. Return to full rolling boil and boil for one-minute, stirring constantly.
6. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam.
7. Ladle into sterilized jars to within 1/8 inch of tops.
8. Seal and process five-minutes in boiling water bath.