Saturday, September 13, 2008

Canning Grape Juice with out a Juicer

Earlier in the week I wrote about canning Grape Juice using a NutriSteamer . Another way to can grape juice is by placing whole grapes directly in the jars and adding water and sugar. The end results look 'old-world', and would make a great gift along with Artesian Bread.
Start with clean fresh grapes. Concord grapes are best.
*Measure out 1 1/2 cups of washed grapes, place in quart jar.
You can crush fruit if you want, but it is not necessary.

*Add 1/2 cup sugar
*Fill jar with hot water to 1/2 '' of top.
*Stir Gently to mix sugar.
**Put on new lids and screw rings on tightly. Process in a water canner for 15-20 minutes after water comes to a boil.

Store for 1 month before drinking. Drain grapes, add additional water if the juice is too strong.

2 comments:

Sabrina said...

YUMMMM>>> Only if I had concord grapes in my yard. Oh maybe someday.

Lisa said...

How many quarts of grape juice did you happen to get? Do you obtain more juice w/the steamer/juicer or by canning them with the whole grapes in the jars? we just picked a bunch today so I will do the grapes in the jars--YUM!! Lisa