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Muscadine Juice
This muscadine juice recipe shows you how to extract juice from fresh grapes using either a steam juicer or stovetop method, with instructions for canning it safely using a boiling water bath. You can sweeten the juice to taste or leave it unsweetened for use in jelly, syrup, or as a refreshing drink.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●strainer
📝 Preparation Steps
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Prepare the grapes: Rinse the grapes thoroughly and discard any underripe or spoiled fruit. Remove stems.
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Extract the juice (choose one method):
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Steam juicer method: Place grapes in the top basket of a steam juicer. Add water to the base and heat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Collect the juice from the center spout until you’ve extracted the desired amount.
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Stovetop method: Place grapes in a large stockpot with 1 cup of water per 4 pounds of fruit. Gently crush with a potato masher, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 to ⏱️ 15 minutes, stirring often, until the skins burst and juice is released. Strain through a fine mesh strainer or jelly bag, and let drain without squeezing.
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Sweeten (optional): Taste the juice. If desired, stir in ¼ to ½ cup sugar per quart. Heat to 190°F to dissolve the sugar, but do not boil.
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Canning Muscadine Juice
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Prepare jars and canner: Sterilize jars if processing for under ⏱️ 10 minutes. Heat lids and prepare a boiling water bath canner.
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Fill jars: Ladle hot juice into hot jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe rims, apply two-piece lids, and tighten finger-tight.
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Process in a boiling water bath canner: Process pints or quarts for ⏱️ 10 minutes at elevations up to 6,000 feet, or ⏱️ 15 minutes above 6,000 feet. Start timing once the water returns to a full boil.
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Cool and store: Remove jars from the canner and let cool undisturbed for 12 to ⏱️ 24 hours. Check seals and store in a cool, dark pantry for up to 18 months.
Nutrition Facts
calories
76 kcal
fat Content
0.2 g
serving Size
0.5 cup
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
18 g
sodium Content
6 mg
protein Content
0.5 g
carbohydrate Content
19 g
saturated Fat Content
0.03 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.034 g
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