Description
This grape jam recipe transforms fresh grapes into a glossy, flavorful preserve in just 90 minutes. With less sugar and more antioxidants than store-bought, it’s the perfect homemade preserve for toast, cheese boards, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg (2.2 lbs) fresh grapes (red, black, green, or Concord)
- ¾ to 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup deseeded grape halves (optional for chunky texture)
Instructions
- Sterilize jars: Boil jars and lids for 8 minutes or roast clean jars in oven at 160-180°C for 15 minutes.
- Prepare grapes: Remove seeds if needed. Seedless varieties can be used directly.
- Process grapes in a food processor until smooth but slightly textured.
- Transfer grape puree to a wide pot. Add sugar and lemon juice. Stir well. Add grape halves if using.
- Simmer over medium-low heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until jam becomes thick and glossy.
- Test with cold plate method: place jam on chilled plate, run finger through. If it holds shape, it’s ready.
- Transfer hot jam to sterilized jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Seal immediately. Cool 12 hours before storage.
Notes
Mix different grape varieties for complex flavors. Honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar can replace refined sugar. Proper sterilization is essential for safe storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Homemade
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 53
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg