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Wild Grape Jam

Wild Grape Jam

Wild grapes are tiny and seedy and tart. But, that tartness makes the perfect sweet-tart jam
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 10 minutes
Processing Time 10 minutes
Servings: 7 half pints
Course: Jam/Jelly/Canning
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups wild grape pulp see post on Wild Grape Harvest for how to prepare
  • 7 cups sugar
  • 1 pouch liquid pectin

Equipment

  • canner or large pot
  • jelly jars and lids for canning
  • food mill
  • 4 quart pot for preparing the jam

Method
 

  1. Sterilize jars and prepare 2-part lids according to the manufacturer's directions.
  2. Prepare grape pulp as described in the post about the Wild Grape Harvest.
  3. Add grape pulp and sugar to the 4 quart pot. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
  5. Stir in the liquid pectic. Return to a boil.
  6. Boil at a full boil for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
  7. Laddle into prepared jars. Leave a ΒΌ inch head space. Wipe jars, skim any foam and adjust lids.
  8. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.