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Glass of homemade grape juice with Concord, green, and black grapes
Linda

Homemade Grape Juice Recipe (Concord, Green & Black Grapes)

Make fresh, rich, and healthy grape juice at home using Concord, green, or black grapes. This recipe includes both traditional boiling and quick blender methods.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Straining Time 2 hours
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: berverage
Cuisine: Homemade
Calories: 129
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 to 8 pounds fresh grapes (Concord, green, or black)
  • sugar (optional) Add to taste if grapes are tart
  • 1 pinch baking soda (optional) Helps reduce acidity

Equipment

  • Large stockpot
  • Potato masher
  • Fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth
  • Large bowl
  • Glass jars or bottles

Method
 

  1. Rinse and de-stem the grapes. Discard any underripe or shriveled ones.
  2. Mash the grapes using a potato masher in a large stockpot.
  3. Simmer mashed grapes on medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and mashing further as needed.
  4. Strain the hot mash through a sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl. Let it drain for a few hours or overnight.
  5. Optionally, strain a second time for smoother juice.
  6. Bottle the juice and refrigerate. Consume within one week.

Notes

If using seeded grapes, blend gently and strain thoroughly to avoid bitterness. Add a small amount of water while simmering if juice is too thick.