tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post8726491683417423564..comments2024-03-29T05:19:10.632-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Grape JellyMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-3437495350785808052011-09-13T19:16:23.846-04:002011-09-13T19:16:23.846-04:00More than 20 years ago I made my first batch of gr...More than 20 years ago I made my first batch of grape jelly with grapes I purchased when we drove through Missouri. The jelly was so good I could no longer eat store jelly. Since that time finding grapes has been a chore; in my area grapes are grown for the purpose of making wine.<br />So, in order to keep making homemade grape jelly I began buying pure grape juice from the heath food store. It works perfectly and tastes just like I used fresh grapes.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496784583960011452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-76924700106546305022011-09-13T07:54:14.140-04:002011-09-13T07:54:14.140-04:00Great photos documenting your jelly making -- and ...Great photos documenting your jelly making -- and I know you'll enjoy your delicious grape jelly all winter (or however long it lasts)! Love you, MomMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-25966431694426518952011-09-12T17:36:23.792-04:002011-09-12T17:36:23.792-04:00oh.... also, my concord grapes had seeds... I didn...oh.... also, my concord grapes had seeds... I didn't worry about taking them out... when you strain the juice the seeds are collected then.More than Survivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391332999979380361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-8369438975185755852011-09-12T17:35:37.624-04:002011-09-12T17:35:37.624-04:00I made grape jam last week, too!! I agree with yo...I made grape jam last week, too!! I agree with you it really does make the house smell amazing! :) I am also a little crazy about food safety so I water bath can all my jam... however I know people that do it your way without any problem. I am blessed with a neighbor that has more grapes than she knows what to do with... I was able to make 20 pints this year! Your pictures are beautiful! I never even think to take pictures while I am in the middle of projects... let alone take such beautiful ones!!More than Survivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391332999979380361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-20443982854560448432011-09-12T15:18:14.102-04:002011-09-12T15:18:14.102-04:00This looka so yummy!This looka so yummy!Blissful & Domestichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725781323332766843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-72004863644937172192011-09-12T14:46:56.888-04:002011-09-12T14:46:56.888-04:00Yum, indeed! Love the pictures.Yum, indeed! Love the pictures.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412998517492613171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-51157790956345908702011-09-12T12:57:59.024-04:002011-09-12T12:57:59.024-04:00All I can think of is that beautiful pitcher of gr...All I can think of is that beautiful pitcher of grape juice falling off the fence post!<br /><br />AmiAmihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995488960083945954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-86833490313286146492011-09-12T12:53:18.280-04:002011-09-12T12:53:18.280-04:00Wow this looks so easy! I want to make grape jelly...Wow this looks so easy! I want to make grape jelly now :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051374186160317354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-25487705554456750772011-09-12T11:56:58.656-04:002011-09-12T11:56:58.656-04:00Canning intimidates me, but I would be willing to ...Canning intimidates me, but I would be willing to try the inverted jar method to get the lids to seal. I never heard of that before. <br />The color of that grape juice is amazing--nothing like what is sold in the store. <br />My grandmother made jams and jellies from any berry she could find. I sure wish I had spent some time as her kitchen apprentice.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-28584160700461373942011-09-12T08:43:15.701-04:002011-09-12T08:43:15.701-04:00I made a batch a few weeks ago. Good stuff!I made a batch a few weeks ago. Good stuff!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-17381556642539559182011-09-12T08:36:32.882-04:002011-09-12T08:36:32.882-04:00This looks lovely. I was offered some grapes last ...This looks lovely. I was offered some grapes last week and now I know what to do with them! Except I'm nervous about your not boiling your jars after you fill them. I think your method is called Open Kettle Canning- I learned last month in a canning class that even if it seals it doesn't mean it is safe and this method isn't recommended- unless you are going to freeze or refridgerate. Be careful! And thanks again for posting this- can't wait to can some next week. God bless!Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-75667251613291978692011-09-12T08:23:14.134-04:002011-09-12T08:23:14.134-04:00More power to ya! I would never do this. =)
I was...More power to ya! I would never do this. =)<br /><br />I was so excited because we drove right past an orchard on our way home from the retreat, and the other ladies were willing to stop. I picked up a ten-pound bag of Zestar apples. I'd never heard of that variety, but they won the sampling taste test hands-down! Yay!<br /><br />I'm not going to mess with sauce this year. We'll just enjoy eating them fresh, and I'll probably make a dessert or two.*carrie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10545859613596796648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-69710477588304851542011-09-12T08:17:00.022-04:002011-09-12T08:17:00.022-04:00We made wild scuppernong jelly last week. Oh my --...We made wild scuppernong jelly last week. Oh my -- so good. They are native to the Carolinas, so keep an eye out for those. <br />LynnMarie, I am paranoid about canning safety, so I do water bath can all jams and jellies. If you haven't canned before, check out the Center for Home Food Preservation for instructions: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/. That's my go-to site for recipes.Chrishttp://www.chrisworthy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-85239472351506798922011-09-12T07:59:08.742-04:002011-09-12T07:59:08.742-04:00My parents had grapes and would always make grape ...My parents had grapes and would always make grape juice and grape jelly. We drank the juice (canned) all year long. I don't think any of us kids were that fond of the grape jelly but apparently, it's pretty good since other people went crazy for it and Mom would give it as gifts every year!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129793790973176351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-87970050805807290572011-09-12T06:31:02.890-04:002011-09-12T06:31:02.890-04:00You just put the top and rings on and turn the jar...You just put the top and rings on and turn the jar over on the counter? Really, thats all! I never heard of that but boy do I like simple and this sounds as simple as it can be. Thanks so much. It works for all jams and jellies too? You are a blessing today!LynnMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638947118932466226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-65047561508326566002011-09-12T06:26:59.528-04:002011-09-12T06:26:59.528-04:00I'm wondering...could we also run the softened...I'm wondering...could we also run the softened grapes through a food mill to capture the pulp? Have you ever done this to make jam? I'm wondering if this would work. Great post, Monica.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com