I did this experiment upon discovering a bag of frozen
grapes in the freezer which dated from Christmas 2017. After some cursory research I discovered that
I could apparently make jam with them.
The results were both good and bad.
But only 1 and a half jars resulted so it's not a big deal.
Ingredients:
1 pound frozen blue grapes (approx. 500g)
Sugar – 1 cup – 250g
Lemon juice – a squeeze
Method:
The recipes I found suggested that you peel the grapes
and then blend the skins before adding back the pulp. They also suggested de-seeding the grapes.
I tried to avoid most of this faff – which probably
explains the result.
I just threw the thawed grapes into a pot and tried to
mash them – with limited success. I then
snipped at them with kitchen scissors until my patience wore out.
I then boiled the grapes for about 5 minutes before
adding the sugar and the squeeze of lemon juice.
I boiled it away fiercely for about 25 minutes. I tested it on a plate cold from the
freezer. It didn't show any particular
signs of setting.
But I had had enough.
I poured it into my clean jars and waited to see.
It had thickened up a bit but was still a mix of runny
and grape skins and pulp. The taste was
ok though.
Sounds like you saved the frozen grapes and made something you will enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI would not have the patience that you exhibited. Bravo for you!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have the patience either ... I don't see myself peeling grapes!
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