Backyard Grape Jam

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 15

Homemade Backyard Grape Jam

by The Chefin Jam

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

5 12-oz jars

Calories

Sugar

23g

Fat

Backyard Grape Jam is a homemade jam made with freshly picked concord grapes and other wholesome ingredients. This recipe yields a jam that is sweet, tangy, and bursting with fresh grape flavor. It pairs well with toast, crackers, cheese, and any other snack that you would pair grape jelly with. It also makes a great homemade gift for family and friends. Enjoy the taste of fresh grapes throughout the year with this easy and delicious recipe.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the grapes, then remove the stems and all other non-fruit material from the grapes that might have got into them. It helps to put your strainer/sieve over a big pot or bowl to catch the remains.
2.	Put the grapes in a medium-sized thick-bottomed pot and crush them a little with a potato masher to open them up, just until you can hear them popping. Alternatively puree them in a food processor in small batches and add them all to the pot.
3.	Add water to the pot with the grapes, bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, degreasing occasionally with a spoon. When the grape solids rise to the top, degrease by scooping off with a spoon-
4.	After the 10 minutes, remove the pot from heat and let it cool down for a minute or two, then strain the juice off. You can get 7-8 cups of juice from 5 lbs of grapes. Compost the solids.
5.	Return the strained juice to the pot. Whisk in the pectin and the lemon juice. Place over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
6.	Pour in sugar and honey, stir, and let the mixture come to a boil again. Let it boil for 2 minutes, then remove the pot from heat.
7.	Ladle the hot jam into warm, sterilized canning jars. Wipe the rim of the jars with a damp paper towel to remove any jam residues. Seal the jars with their lids and rings. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
8.	Remove from water bath and let cool down to room temperature. Check that jars have sealed properly. This recipe yielded 5 12-oz jars for us with 1 1/2 cups of sugar and additional honey.

PROS

This grape jam is all-natural, preservative-free and delicious.
It is very easy to make at home with few ingredients in less than 60 minutes.
You can make it with fresh or frozen grapes from your backyard or the local farmer’s market.

CONS

Grape jam may be high in sugar content, and eating an excessive amount of it can be harmful to your health.
It should be consumed in moderation and as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Grapes are high in antioxidants, flavonoids, dietary fiber and nutrients like vitamins C, K, and B6. These nutrients have been linked to promoting heart health, reducing inflammation, aiding digestion, and boosting the immune system.

	5 lbs concord grapes
	1/2 cup water
	1 1/2 cups sugar
	2/3 cup honey
	2 tablespoons lemon juice
	1 box no-sugar-needed pectin ( I got the best results with Bernardin )