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Muscadine Jam
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Muscadine Jam

Muscadine Jam is a delicious old-fashioned way to use muscadine grapes in season.
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Jam
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grape jam, muscadine recipes
Servings: 48 servings, makes Six half-pint jars
Author: Ashley Adamant

Ingredients

  • 2 Quarts muscadine grapes with the stems removed
  • 6 cups sugar

Instructions

  • Wash and stem two quarts of muscadine grapes. 
  • Separate the pulp from the skins and chop up the skins in a food blender or chopper.
  • Toss the skins in a pot and add just enough water (about half a cup) to prevent them from sticking. Cook them gently for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cook the pulp over medium heat without water until it's soft. Press the pulp through a sieve or food mill to remove the seeds. 
  • Combine the pulp, cooked skins, and the six cups of sugar in a large pot. Bring the mixture to a jellying point, which takes about 10 minutes of stirring frequently over medium heat.
  • Once the jam starts to thicken, get the jars ready. Carefully pour the hot jam into the hot jars, leaving about ¼ inch of headspace. 
  • Use a clean towel to wipe the jar rims and adjust the lids. Make sure they're tight, but not too tight - just fingertip tight is ideal. 
  • Load the jars into the canner. 
  • Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath (or 15 minutes if above 6,000 feet in elevation). After the time is up, carefully remove the jars with tongs and let them cool on a clean towel. 
  • Let the jars cool for 24 hours at room temperature. 
  • Label, check the seals, and store.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg