Canning Homemade Grape Juice (Easy Concord Grape Juice Recipe)
Homemade concord grape juice is easy to make with fresh grapes and simple water bath canning. Each jar is filled with whole grapes that slowly infuse into a rich, flavorful juice as they sit. This beginner‑friendly recipe uses a heaping cup of grapes per quart and can be made with or without sugar. After infusing for a few weeks, strain and press the grapes for a smooth, delicious juice that tastes like old‑fashioned homemade grape juice.
Ingredients
- washed ripe concord grapes
- sugar 1/2 cup sugar per quart jar
- boiling water We use a tea pot
Instructions
Per Jar
- 1/2 cup sugar (you can use less or none if you prefer)1 heaping cup washed grapes (concord)boiling water
Instructions
- Fill the water bath canner and turn on the stove to begin heating the water.
- Fill a teapot with water and bring to a boil to fill the jars with.
- You will want to remove the stems from the grapes. Wash them in cold water, and run your hands through the water to stir them up. Drain with a colander and then fill the bowl with cold water and drain again.
- While the water is boiling, fill each of you quart jars with 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar (your preference...or none) and 1 heaping cup of washed clean grapes.
- Once the teapot of water is hot, you can pour the water into the jars giving 1 inch head space.
- Place a seal and lid on each jar and finger tighten.
- Place the jars into the heated water bath so that they have 1 inch of water over the jars.
- Process in the water bath canner for 15 minutes once the water comes to a boil..
- Turn off heat and allow jars to sit at least 5 minutes to keep jars from siphoning.
- Remove from the water and place on the counter to cool. Label and date the jars.
- Remove bands and confirm they are sealed before putting in pantry.