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Home » Beverage » Homemade Grape Juice

Published: Sep 17, 2016 · Modified: Aug 3, 2019 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Homemade Grape Juice

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A glass filled with purple grape juice.

Making the most of the fall harvest...Homemade Grape Juice from fresh picked Concord Grapes.

Freshly picked concord grapes being held in front of a basket of grapes.

My Grandfather's childhood home is just down the hill from where I currently live. It's a great old home with a huge barn, lots of pasture and an amazing garden. My Great Aunt and Uncle raised their family in the house and it is still in their family. It has always been a favorite place to visitView of a lake over the top of grape vines.

Last weekend I went down to harvest grapes. These grape vines have been around for years and produce huge Concord Grapes. Once the grapes are ripe, it's always a race to pick them before the raccoons get them! Those darned raccoons are  grape eating predators.  During the night, they can eat every last grape and then we are left with none!

 Luckily this year, the raccoons have found better eating and hadn't yet touched the grapes.  My sister, on the other hand, found the grapes first! She picked all the humongous grapes that were on the top of the vine. No bending...no crawling. Just nice easy picking.

Concord grapes growing on the underside of the grape leaves.

I had to crawl on my hands and knees under the vines to find the grapes. Still fairly easy picking and a little mud on my knees doesn't cause me any worry!  

Concord Grapes piled in a basket.

These grapes were quickly turned into grape juice which I then canned and will store in my pantry until needed.

I used a steam juicer to make juicing fairly easy. One warning about these grapes and the juice, the color is intense and will leave a beautiful stain on many surfaces.

I mix equal parts of water with this juice when I'm ready to drink it. Sometimes the juice needs a bit of sugar. Just stir in a bit if needed. I like it a bit on the tart side and sometimes the grapes provide just the right amount of sweetness and no sugar is needed.

Homemade Grape Juice in a glass with canned juice in the background.

If you are looking for other recipes to preserve food check out Blackberry Jam, Apple Pie Filling and How to Freeze Raspberries. 

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Equipment used for making Homemade Grape Juice
Homemade Grape Juice

Equipment used for making Homemade Grape Juice

  • Steam Juicer
  • Quart Canning Jars
  • Canning Utensils
  • Canning Pot

Fresh grapes in front of glass jars filled with juice.

Don't forget to PIN for later! A glass filled with purple grape juice.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Homemade Grape Juice

Homemade Grape Juice

Kathy
Use a steam juicer to make your own grape juice. 
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Water Bath Processing 1 hr
Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins
Course Beverage, canning
Cuisine American
Servings 8 quarts
Calories 98 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • 20 pounds concord grapes

Instructions
 

  • Place washed grapes in the top of a steam juicer. You do not need to remove stems.
  • Place water in bottom of steam juicer.
  • Steam grapes for 1.5 - 2 hours until juice stops flowing.
  • Place juice in canning jars and process with a hot water bath or freeze juice.
  • Mix with equal parts water and juice before drinking.Add sugar to taste if too tart.

Notes

Use the amount of grapes you have on hand.
Process filled canning jars in hot water bath for amount of time according to your elevation. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 95IUVitamin C: 4.5mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword grape juice, homemade grape juice, How to make grape juice
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  1. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    September 19, 2016 at 6:20 am

    Kathy - that is so awesome about the grapes at your aunt and uncle's place. The view is absolutely incredible. Must be so rewarding to pick and then make into juice this way. I do not own a steam juicer and had never even heard of one. But if I had these kind of grapes at my disposal you can believe I would get one in a hurry. I would love to taste that juice! Have a super week!

    Reply
  2. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    September 19, 2016 at 5:35 am

    Glad you were able to get to the grapes before those raccoons did! It must have been such a pleasure to pick these and then make your own juice. I bet it tasted extra special! Love it 🙂

    Reply
  3. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    September 19, 2016 at 4:35 am

    It looks like such a heavenly place!! I've been looking for grape recipes - & this one looks like perfection 🙂 Have to try soon!

    Reply
  4. Kate @ Framed Cooks says

    September 18, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Oh my gosh, you live in the MOST gorgeous place! How could that grape juice not taste like heaven? 🙂

    Reply
  5. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    September 18, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    Sounds like so much fun Kathy! I'd love to try making my own grape juice some day!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 19, 2016 at 5:40 am

      You can do it! 🙂

      Reply
  6. David @ Spiced says

    September 18, 2016 at 9:24 am

    Grape juice has always been my favorite kind of juice. Always! But I've never made my own. What a fun project. Also, I'm jealous at those vines! What a gorgeous farm. And I had no idea that raccoons eat grapes. Now I want a nice, tall glass of cold grape juice. Looks delicious, Kathy!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 19, 2016 at 5:29 am

      The vines are amazing. I wish I knew how old they are.

      Reply
  7. Lori from LL Farm says

    September 17, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    Oh my!!! I could take a big gulp right now...looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 18, 2016 at 7:27 am

      It is very tasty!

      Reply
  8. Jess @ Sweetest Menu says

    September 17, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Wow! This is AMAZING! Who knew you could make your own grape juice? Magical! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 18, 2016 at 7:23 am

      Sometimes we just take foods for granted and never really stop and think about where they come from or how they are made....I think grape juice is one of those foods.

      Reply
  9. Kim | Low Carb Maven says

    September 17, 2016 at 9:11 am

    Kathy, I always enjoy reading your posts and hearing about your life on your farm with your gardens and animals. How wonderful to be able to visit what was once your grandparents place. I love concord grapes - pinching the fruit out of the skin is so much fun. My kids would love this juice. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures and recipe.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 18, 2016 at 7:18 am

      The juice is always a hit with kids! There's just something about that color that they are drawn to...

      Reply
  10. Velva says

    September 17, 2016 at 8:24 am

    5 stars
    This is incredible! Wow!!!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      September 18, 2016 at 7:02 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
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