Grape Jam for Winter
Description
Homemade preserves keep for a long time. I don’t really know why, but it so happened that we don’t use grapes for preserves very often, and many people don’t even realize how delicious jam made from them can be. But it’s never too late to fix that, so I urge everyone without exception to make grape jam for winter at home this year. Just look at the sunny, rich color of this treat—and the taste is so unusual and amazing that you simply can’t help falling in love with it. And if you want to enjoy the finest homemade treat all winter long, I’ll help you make it and tell you how to can grape jam for winter. And when on cold evenings you crave warmth and comfort, just open a jar of this deliciousness, and the fragrant jam will remind you of warm sunny days. The preserve is ready for winter storage.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, pick ripe whole berries from the stems and rinse them thoroughly under running water. Then transfer them to a bowl, cover with sugar, and leave the grapes for 8–10 hours so the berries release their juice.
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Step 2
After the time has elapsed, place the basin over low heat, pour in water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, then remove the basin from the heat and let the grapes steep for 5–6 hours.
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Step 3
Now we need to repeat the 10-minute boil with 5–6 hours of resting two more times. During cooking, remember to skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
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Step 4
When we put the jam on the heat for the last time, cook it until it passes the plate test for a firm ball; as soon as the desired thickness is reached, turn off the heat.
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Step 5
Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars and leave them upside down until completely cooled.