Homemade Grape Jam
Servings: 3 jars
Cost: $15
Grape jam is a classic American fruit spread, great on it's own but even better paired with peanut butter for that all American taste sensation!
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Equipment
- Digital scale
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Heavy-bottom pot
- Lemon juicer
- Potato masher or immersion blender
- Wooden spoon or rubber spatula
- Funnel
- Canning jars with lids
Ingredients
- 1.7 kg / 3 lb 12 oz seedless grapes I used equal quantities or red black & green grapes
- 1 kg / 2 lb 3 oz granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Place grapes, sugar and lemon juice into a heavy-bottom pot.
- Using a gentle heat dissolve the sugar slowly, stirring frequently.
- As the mixture heats up break up some of the grapes with your wooden spoon or use a potato masher in order the release the grapes’ juices.
- Once all the sugar has dissolved fully (around 20 minutes) take the mixture off the heat and use a stick blender to blend the grapes to a juice like consistency.
- Put the pot back on the heat, bring to a rolling boil and then time for 20-25 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Take the pan off the heat and test for set by placing a few drops of the jam on a chilled saucer and place in fridge for a minute.
- The jam should form a crinkle when you push your finger through it.
- If not then boil for another 2 minutes and re-test until set is achieved.
- Use funnel to carefully pour the rest of the jam in hot jars and place lids on immediately.
- Store in the fridge, once opened, for months.
Notes
To properly can the jam so that it can be stored in a cool, dry, dark place for years, cans should be prepared ahead of time. See the full instructions above.