Grapefreezerjam Recipes

OLD FASHIONED GRAPE JAM (NO PECTIN ADDED)

Steps:

• Seed grapes as discussed above by squeezing the grape flesh out of the skin and then cooking the pulp down. Put the pulp through a fine mesh strainer and then re-combine the filtered pulp with the grape skins.
• Add the skins and pulp into a saucepan along with the sugar and cook the mixture until it reaches gel stage, about 10-15 minutes. Experienced jam makers can watch for when the type of bubbles change and take on a glossy look. To be sure, test the consistency on a plate that's kept in the freezer or with a candy thermometer.
• Pour the jam into prepared canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Store in the refrigerator for immediate use, or process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the jars to sit in the canner for an additional 5 minutes before removing them to cool on a towel on the counter.
• Allow the jars to rest for 24 to 48 hours to completely gel.

GRAPE JAM USING GRAPE MASH (GRAPE MUST)

Steps:

• Put a couple of spoons in the freezer. You'll use these later to test the jam for gelling.
• Prepare a water bath canner by filling it about 2/3 of the way full with water.
• Wash the jars and lids in hot soapy water. Keep the jars hot until you need them.
• Mix the grape mash, sugar, and lemon juice together in a stainless steel stock pot. Bring the jam to a boil and then cook over medium heat until it gels. If you have a lot of liquid in the grape mash it will take a while.
• Stir the mixture often to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pan, as the liquid evaporates its more likely that the jam will stick.
• To test the jam to see if it's going to gel when it cools, get one of the spoons you put in the freezer earlier. Dip the back of the spoon into the jam. Give it just a moment and then touch the jam, if it has gelled on the spoon it will gel in the jar when it cools off. If it's still runny, it needs to cook down more.
• When the jam is cooked down and ready to be jarred, put the jars on a kitchen towel on the counter and ladle the hot grape jam into the hot jars. When the jars are full, wipe the rims with a damp cloth, and add the lids and bands.
• There's no need to put the bands on super duper tight, just put it on like you would put a lid on the mayonnaise before putting it in the refrigerator.
• Put the filled jars in the water bath canner and turn the heat up. Once the water starts to boil, set the timer for 10 minutes adjusting for altitude - this is the processing time.
• When the jars are finished processing, remove them from the water bath canner and put them on a kitchen towel on the counter. Let them cool.
• After 12 hours or overnight, remove the the bands from the jars and test the seals. If any jar failed to seal, put it in the refrigerator and use first. Store the sealed jars in the pantry.

CONCORD GRAPE JAM

Steps:

• Sterilize jars:
• Wash jars, lids, and screw bands in hot, soapy water, then rinse well. Dry screw bands. Put jars on a rack in canner or deep pot and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, covered, then boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, leaving jars in water. Heat lids in water to cover by 2 inches in a small saucepan until thermometer registers 180°F (do not let boil). Remove from heat, leaving lids in water. Keep the jars and lids submerged in hot water, covered, until ready to use.
• Cook jam:
• Chill 2 small plates (for testing jam).
• Slip skins from grapes and purée skins with 1 cup sugar in a food processor, then transfer to a 4- to 6-quart wide heavy pot. Stir in lemon juice, peeled grapes, and remaining 4 cups sugar and boil over moderate heat, stirring frequently and skimming foam, until pulp is broken down, about 20 minutes. Force jam through food mill set over a large bowl. Discard remaining solids. Return jam to pot and cook at a slow boil, skimming foam occasionally and stirring frequently as mixture thickens to prevent scorching, 35 minutes, then test for doneness.
• To test jam, remove from heat, then drop a teaspoonful on a chilled plate and chill 1 minute. Tilt plate: Jam should remain in a mound and not run. If jam runs, continue cooking at a slow boil, testing every 5 minutes, until done, up to 25 minutes more.
• Seal, process, and store jars:
• Drain jars upside down on a clean kitchen towel 1 minute, then invert. Ladle jam into jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at top. Wipe off rims of filled jars with a clean damp kitchen towel, then top with lids and firmly screw on screw bands. Put sealed jars on rack in canner or pot and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, covered, then boil 10 minutes. With tongs, transfer jars to a towel-lined surface to cool.
• Jars will seal; if you hear a ping, it signals that vacuum formed at the top of cooling preserves has made lid concave. Remember that you may or may not be around to hear that ping (some jars make the sound after you remove them from water, and others in same batch may take a few hours); the important thing is for jars to eventually have concave lids. Preserves will thicken as they cool.
• After jars have cooled 12 to 24 hours, press center of each lid to check that it's concave, then remove screw band and try to lift off lid with your fingertips. If you can't, lid has a good seal. Replace screw band. Put any jars that haven't sealed properly in the refrigerator and use them first.

GRAPE FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Measure fruit into large bowl.
• Measure sugar into medium bowl.
• Stir sugar into fruit.
• Set aside for 10 minutes.
• Stir occasionally.
• Stir Sure Jell into 3/4 cups water in small pan.
• Bring this mixture to a boil on high heat stirring constantly.
• Boil and stir for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir Sure Jell mixture into fruit.
• Stir constantly until sugar is completely dissolved and no longer grainy (about 3 minutes).
• Pour quickly into clean plastic containers to within 1/2 inch of tops.
• Wipe off top edges of containers.
• Cover with lids.
• Let stand to room temp.
• Then store in fridge for immediate use or Freezer for up to 1 year.
• Thaw in fridge.

BACKYARD GRAPE JAM

Steps:

• Cook grapes 20 minutes in ½ cup water until mushy and falling apart.
• Pass through a food mill, discarding skins and seeds.
• Bring pulp to a boil and add sugar and honey.
• Cook at a low boil until thickened, stirring regularly, about 15-20 minutes.
• Add lemon juice and pectin, raise the heat and cook at a hard boil for 3 minutes.
• Ladle into jars and can in a water bath (10 minutes per 1/2 pint or pint jar).

30 MINUTES TO HOMEMADE SURE.JELL® GRAPE FREEZER JELLY

Steps:

• Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
• Measure juice into large bowl. Stir in sugar. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Mix water and pectin in small saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Add to juice mixture; stir 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
• Fill all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jelly is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.

FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash, rinse, and dry seven 8-ounce plastic freezer or glass jars with tight-fitting lids. You can also use zip-top freezer bags.
• In a medium pot, combine fruit and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high.
• In a bowl, whisk together sugar and pectin; add to fruit, stirring until sugar mixture dissolves and fruit returns to a full rolling boil. Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat.
• Transfer to jars or bags, leaving a 1/2-inch space on top. Seal and let sit at room temperature until jam is set, 2 to 3 hours. To store, freeze, up to 6 months. To thaw jam, transfer to the refrigerator and use within 3 weeks.

MCP GRAPE FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
• Remove and discard grape stems and seeds. Finely chop grapes. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared fruit into large bowl. Stir in lemon juice.
• Stir pectin into prepared fruit in bowl. Let stand 30 min., stirring every 5 min. Gradually add sugar, stirring after each addition until well blended. Stir additional 3 min. or until most of the sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
• Fill all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. If frozen, thaw in refrigerator before using.