Canning GRAPE JUICE Concentrate and our Favorite Way to Enjoy it

[@BH-gr2ds]

It hadn't occurred to me to turn concord grapes into canned juice concentrate until I saw you do it. My sister always gives away her grapes, and so this past summer, when she offered them to me, I accepted them all. 40 lbs. of grapes! I don't have a steam juicer, so I cooked them in my stock pot, with a tiny bit of water, not long, just until the juice was released. Then I put them through the food mill, let the juice settle. Then I scooped out the juice, strained it through a colander lined with a nut bag. I canned the juice concentrate without adding any extra water or sugar. We love it! When we open a quart of it, we dilute it in the jug with water to taste, and drink it without any sugar added at all. I turned the deseeded grape pulp into a jam. It was all pretty time consuming but so worth it! Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@cindylouphillips5476]

I love when you share your childhood memories while you are sharing your heritage and your knowledge.

[@swmissouricreek]

I feel a kinship with you. I have 12 children, 8 biological and 4 adopted from foster care. We have a 80 acre ranch where we raise cattle and sheep. We have a large garden. I am tired right now because I have been making tomato paste for the last two days, home schooling the youngest children and doing appointments since I am a midwife. I smile when I watch you work. It’s all so familiar.

[@Katya-zj7ni]

WOW! You are one busy lady. Hats off to you and yours❤

[@denisepineda1788]

My husband and I chuckled about the story with the lunch sacks in the grape orchard. Such a sweet story and a precious memory you have. I did not know how a steam juicer worked so thank you for showing that.

[@zazzybrooks]

Love the stories you tell about grandma and the tips you give us. My parents did not live on a farm. My grandparents lived on a farm in their youth, but have passed now, so we have lost all that precious information. We appreciate all of the information you share.

[@carolynv.p.2872]

I mean it just doesn’t get any cuter than those two with those goggles🤣

[@myleerose31866]

My mom puts 1 cup of grapes and a little bit of sugar in a quart jar fills it with water and water baths the whole works and it tastes just like Welch's. I've never seen a juice maker like that.

[@marilyncausey9348]

It's so good that the children know where food (and juice) comes from and the work involved to prepare whole foods. I've always loved seeing the beautiful vineyard with the little church there in the midst! So picturesque! 🍇 💒

[@Ruthannzimm]

It’s one of my favorite places in our community!!! And one of the reasons we can grape juice. Because it gives us a good excuse to visual the vineyard!!!

[@solanisomeni]

I know this is an older upload but, I love it!! I'm over in Sweden and I don't have grapes, unless I buy them in the store and that means, they are way out of my budget... Oh well... Instead, since I live out on our homestead in the country/forest, I have our own strawberries, raspberries both in the garden and wild, blueberries throughout the forest as well as cranberries and so much more that I harvest from nature. I do a similar recipe for juice concentrate as you do but, with the strawberries, blueberries etc. It's wonderful to be able to enjoy these "luxuries" during the winter months.

[@clairewerthman2467]

I love that you honor your fire bearers by talking about your childhood memories.

[@57Weaver]

Loved your story about the paper bags. Those are good memories. Thank you for sharing even though it made me cry. :)

[@rivinius98]

Popcorn goggles…brilliant! Reminds me of when my boys put on their dirt bike goggles to mow the lawn when it gets so dry and dusty.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Gotta love the ingenuity

[@1951kvk]

Wow, I wish I had half your energy Ruth Ann. I love that some things are treats in your home. Growing up in the 50's, ice cream, pop or chips were all treats, to be had occasionally.

[@crazychickenladyhomestead6918]

The way your children work together is inspiring! You also give great tips for homesteaders! It's a blessing every time I watch one of your videos!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much!

[@J_LOVES_ME]

My grandparents lived in the country and we would visit them every weekend when I was a kid. Every scrap (even coffee grounds!) were saved for the pigs. They ate everything. :)

[@lisastensgard7377]

I love watching your son pick the grapes! Reminds me of the harvest in Israel when I picked grapes! Enjoy!

[@lololollaughatlife1431]

I am so glad that I found your video. This is my first year of having an amazing harvest. I tried cold press juicing but this vastly changes the color of grape juice to an unsavory color. So I tried the steamer and it changed everything. I thought for sure I was going to need to water bath the jars. I did just like you do… I kept my jars hot, lids everything ready. Then when I poured the hot juice into each jar, wiped rims & place buttons and screw tops…. They sealed perfectly too. I tried to de-stem, but it was such a chore with 120 pounds of grapes by myself. I did not add sugar because I wanted the option to turn the juice into jelly as well. I ended up washing all the grapes and steaming the grape bunches instead. My quest is to find like minded women like you to can food with. Enjoy the company and divide the work. I have yet to find a canning friend. I pray for one-I dearly want to find a friend who loves and believes in doing these things-I’ve yet to find one in MD

[@maryfisher9888]

Doesn’t this lady live in MD? Love her, but she makes me feel tired and old sometimes 😄 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaPFpntojNBlY6c&pp=ygUOZmFybSBnaXJsIDIwMjM%3D

[@heatheryarbrough5255]

I love a good steam juicer. Works great with apples also

[@dboufedji]

Nothing beats fresh popcorn. Cute , the goggles are good idea . Is there something special about your grape juice other then it bring fresh homemade that y’all drink it often? I’ve always thought grape juice was pretty tart . I love hearing your stories of you with your mom and grandmother. Also the crickets and wind chime. So peaceful . You explaining how you go things special because that’s how your family likes it even though it’s more work for you. That makes me smile and I pray they appreciate all that you do for them. True blessing

[@Ruthannzimm]

🥰🥰🥰

[@amyl.3236]

So fun! I make grape juice every year. My friends mother used to juice it all, but now is having health issues so I do the grapes now. I never thought of the juice as a concentrate 🤔 I will go try it right now!

[@KrusinTheSierra]

Ohh I have Concord grapes! It’s only second year in the ground but I got 8 pints of jelly from them this year! Hoping next year is bigger and better and that I can get myself one of these steam juicers!

[@simplebee2366]

What a great family! Oh yeah, thanks for the 'how to for grape juice'. Going in....wish me luck.

[@thomashall2411]

I love the picture of grapes and the church

[@amyl.3236]

For fun. I just brought home over double that in grapes 🍇 I am doing grapes for us plus 5 families ! It's been a crazy few days!

[@louiseanderson4653]

I would love to see your pantry at the end of the season, all the hard work that goes into it, incredible

[@lrfox49]

I love your childhood stories and I’m blessed by them because it brings back my own childhood memories!!

[@jenniferr.2122]

That grape 🍇 juice looks so good. Love watching the kids making popcorn LOL. Thank you for sharing and explaining everything.

[@lindas.8036]

Your anecdote about your grandmother covering the grapes was interesting. I am not a gardener, and there is sooo much I do not know. I watch a channel that originates in China, a housewife whose father has hundred of peach trees on a mountain; he covers every single peach with a small bag! And, boy, do they look wonderful! That was the first I knew about actually covering fruit to prevent parasites and bird damage. Thank you for the fun.

[@suewilson4449]

You talked me into buying a steam juicer and I love it. At this moment I'm steaming strawberries and canning juice and jelly. It saves on wasted fresh fruit. At the end of every week I freeze the over rope fresh fruit we have left and freeze it. When I have enough grapes, peaches etc I juice them. No more wasting fresh fruit!

[@CherylHarpercompulsivespinner]

Thank you Ruth Ann for posting. I love your videos ❤😊.

[@jackijax505]

I’ve never even heard of a steam juicer before. That’s so cool.

[@tanyapayzant5261]

Oh my soul, the goggles!! I laughed right out loud! 🇨🇦

[@rachelcrenshaw363]

The boys in goggles had me cracking up!!! And now I just want to find grapes and a steam juicer just to make grape juice even though I have no need for that lol! I will be ordering lids through your link though so thank you for that recommendation!!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!!!!!

[@kristinathompson7271]

My second year doing it this way and it’s the best grape juice ever! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@jeas4980]

Just got a steam canner and I'm back for instructions! ❤ Thank you so much! 🙏

[@CathyLarkins]

I so love my steam juicer! Our neighbors give us their apples and plums. My niece just informed me she has grapes I can have..

[@lisaslayton3880]

I love all of your videos, everything that you do and your precious children. You have taught me alot of new, better ways to do things. We have 54 blueberry bushes, we freeze lots, make homemade jelly and jams. Have you ever made blueberry juice or strawberry juice?

[@deepocean3603]

Love the stories you share about how, what, where and why you’ve learned what you know.

[@CopperIslandHomestead]

This is so cool! I need to save up for one of those steam juicers while I wait for my grapes to mature 😊

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes. I borrow a friends juicer but one day when our grapes produce more it’ll be worth investing in one of my own!!!

[@vinnettepope8255]

Hi Ruth Ann, How 🤔 are you doing today? I like your floral arrangement, caddy.

[@marilyncapehart663]

You are a good MoM., Learning is growing 8-3-2023❤

[@rockyhillshome1513]

I love my steam juicer too! When I make my popcorn, I add the salt to the popper with the oil and it sticks to the kernels better with less waste. Sometimes instead of salt I add a little brown sugar for a caramel kettle flavor. I look forward to your raspberry jam with no pectin video.

[@Ruthannzimm]

That’s a great idea!!!!!

[@ValerieHightower-v3e]

Wonderful family fun!😊

[@belindadunne4312]

Thanks for demonstrating the use of the steam juicer. I just got one and watching you do it first has certainly built up my confidence. I learn so much from you. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lindayurk4367]

My book said to add a little bit of sugar sprinkled over the grapes because it would have them release their juices faster

[@dianafurney5820]

The boys are so cute. How much fun.

[@rosiekerr8268]

Gosh that juice looks so delicious !!!!! Very fortunate to have Concord grapes near to where you live…we used to have to wait until the baskets got to the stores when i was young…mom made jam and jelly from them….but I loved eating them the best…the sweet skins and sour insides! Yum. And a fun popcorn night….my favourite snack! Xoxoxox

[@lindaedwards9756]

What a fun family night !

[@jackieburnett6881]

That’s a lot of grape goodness! Lol! Plus a lot of work!!

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

The goggles were hilarious!! Good thinking! ❤

[@barbaranielsen2888]

I love your videos and your stories from childhood! Thank you for all your knowledge and wisdom!

[@msdebbiep]

I wondered if you had a steamer juicer! I love mine - I especially love making my salsa in it. The tomato juice that comes out is so yummy and is a bonus to making salsa this way.

[@pamelajones7592]

Wow I never thought about making homemade grape 🍇 juice exciting

[@stef4866]

Really enjoy your channel! You have a awesome family. Your content is so helpful! Thank you.

[@jenniferr2057]

You are an amazing mother.

[@mylittlebluecottage6061]

I am so excited I found your video! I have my mother's seam juicer but haven't used it. So thank you!!! I got a great deal on grapes and can't wait to can them!

[@lindseysitzman]

I love your videos. They give me the courage to try new things in the kitchen. We now regularly have homemade soft sourdough, stovetop popcorn, and a whole host of more natural, healthy options in our home, thanks to you! I also started hosting a drop for Azure Standard 🤣 our whole community has access to awesome products all because I learned about them From you! Now. For the real question: who does your family root for in the NFL? We’re a Bills family here in WNY. :)

[@joannak4640]

I'm so happy I found your channel the other day ❤️ You and your family are beautiful people. Thank you

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you for being here!!!!

[@Gertieanne]

Your grapes are gorgeous!!!

[@kathyschauer2114]

Man that would’ve been so handy back in the day!!

[@melodyreddecopp5591]

My husband’s family owns and operates a grape vineyard (Sovereign Coronations and a variety of wine grapes) so we enjoy fresh grapes every year. I usually borrow my sister in law’s steam juicer but last year, my husband pressed the juice and it tasted even better! We froze it so that it stayed in its raw form. I do like to can the steamed juice and plan on doing both methods this year.

[@Cdngardengirl]

I was ready to make my grape juice today when your video came up and I watched it first. I do mine a bit differently in that I let the juice hose run into a fine strainer and into a pot (sitting on a stool as yours does), which I frequently empty and strain again before pouring into a large stock pot. This way I eliminate any fine seeds that might slip through. The big pot of juice is heated, sweetened, bottled in quart jars (that better suits our family size) and water bathed. Process takes a bit longer but it's ready to be diluted with another jar and bit of water. Just can't beat homemade grape juice.

[@Ruthannzimm]

It’s the best!!!!!

[@nicholecoleman6924]

I have never heard of a steam juicer! I may want to invest in one now. I usually put my fruit in jar, top with water and then into canner. After a few months the juice is ready. Your technique has instant results😊

[@ByulSo]

Fun to see canning grape juice! Grew up doing it with my mom.

[@DonnaAllen-uj1vk]

i love the way you are raising you kids.. you are awesome..

[@marybethhunt1996]

That was so fun to watch the boys help 🙂

[@natalia199301]

I just adore your channel!!

[@cargold7597]

Love-love the resourcefulness of your boys. Who would have thought to use goggles? How much water do you usually add to make grape juice. Last year, someone gave me 2 - 5 gallon buckets of grapes. I didn't have a steamer, so I put them through my cone-shaped food strainer. Lots of work separating the seeds and skins. Then I made grape jam. When I was too tired to make more jam, I canned up the grape juice in my water bath canner. So I have grape juice concentrate on my shelf.

[@vallynn5503]

they are soooo cute

[@sharongarrison8328]

My dad grew concord Grapes and made juice and grape Jelly

[@ridgehilljillie9429]

So, because the juice is hot, you don't have to water bath it? This is great news! Thank you!

[@vinnettepope8255]

Where can I buy 🤔 a caddy like yours to put flowers 💐 in?

[@maryjordan7285]

Awesome thanks ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marilynweber7957]

Question of the day - how are you holding up the hose? I have the same juicer and it's almost time for grapes here and mine drips so this would be an awesome fix to keep the juice where it is supposed to be until I need it . . . You are such a blessing to me - I am getting green beans ready to can while I am watching you prepare food for your family - - - Proverbs 31 shines in you my dear!

[@susancampbell7279]

Nice

[@mschjenken9531]

Handsome young man 🎉, thank you know I'll know what to do with them except, tinctures of the seed and drinking the juice

[@deborahm.6913]

I love seeing your kids through the different years and to see them change. Now I see how the juicer works . I’m wondering if other fruits can be juiced in this same manner?

[@ProphetRobSanchezTV]

Can you make the grape juice without sugar, just grape juice and water?

[@le1003ann]

Amazing

[@lindayurk4367]

Exactly what I do

[@elizabethortiz4575]

Hi I love your channel. I would like to know if I can make grape juice if I already frozen them. Blessings!

[@lindayurk4367]

I prefer the steam juicer with the faucet

[@pellis8985]

We don’t grow grapes down south where I live but do have muscadine and scuppernongs. We planted a few vines last year and hope to add more this year. One day muscadine juice will be in our future!

[@DLeighWifey]

I don't care for muscadines, but the juice is fabulous!!

[@Ruthannzimm]

That sounds delicious

[@robinbass3133]

Based on an average yield, how many grapevines do you have planted that will take care of your family’s great juice for a year thanks

[@elizabethmantini6774]

can you turn the juice into jelly, because you mentioned that the leftover pulp is used to make jam or jelly.

[@carolynmoody9460]

Blessings ❤️

[@CindyMatson-pv7fz]

Thankyou so much, good video! I did not know how much water and sugar to add to the concentrate to make it drinkable😊

[@Ruthannzimm]

You’re welcome 😊

[@carolallen6219]

I have a muscadine grapes just getting ripe. They are very dark purple. Can I make juice with those? I have a steamer similar to yours, so I’m feeling excited! Zone nine Florida

[@wendyrobert9253]

I now only use for jars lids! Love them. I almost got a steam juicer but life changed. Will save my pennies and get one. What other fruit have you juiced with it?

[@ritamckinney9169]

I love grape pie, Do you ever make it?

[@bettywilliams4567]

Can you use this juice to make jelly?

[@dianafurney5820]

Can you also make orange juice?

[@Truthseeker-f1k]

Question, do you full the bottom all the way up with water?

[@juliagusias301]

Love you and what u stand for have a question how long does it take you to make your juice

[@kimedwards468]

Love your channel and watching your family grow. Such a blessing! Can you go ahead and ad the sugar and water and can it that way so you don't have to mix it? I realize it would take more jars but I won't be making as much as you did. Would there be a different process for the canning portion?

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes you sure could

[@yandyputra]

How long does it last expired? After made? 3 week?

[@johnnypemberton111]

Can you add sugar to the concentrated juice in the jar, then just add water?

[@patriciavanmeter2095]

What type of lids are you using?

[@sherryfreemon7837]

Kids are so silly sometimes

[@davidlund225]

WE HAVE ONE OF THOSE HAND CRANK POPPERS AND HAVE GIVEN ONE TO ALL OF OUR ADULT. CHILDREN FAMILIES BECAUSE. THEY HAVE SUCH GGREAT MEMORIES AS KIDS CRANKING THAT POPPER. HOMEGROWN POPCORN IN BACON GREESE IS AWESOME, ❤❤

[@Angvb14]

Hi! Do you add sugar to the jars or straight grape juice? Do you add sugar later? Or skip all together? Also, is the juice or concentrate? I made grape juice without a steam juicer last year (very long and tedious process. Got a steam juicer this year😂) and added sugar. It was a concentrate. Then I’d just mix with water and get juice. It was delicious. I’m trying to adapt to the steam juicer method and hopefully get a very similar product.

[@Ruthannzimm]

We add the sugar when we open the jar and get ready to serve the juice.