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Title: grape juice
Post by: manicscousers on October 26, 2008, 17:03:01

I've lots of black grapes, not sweet enough to eat, used to make wine but don't drink much any more..
I'd like to make grape juice, do I just use a juicer, mash them with the potato masher and strain, any ideas gratefully appreciated  ;D

Title: Re: grape juice
Post by: STEVEB on October 26, 2008, 19:34:42

manic send them to me ill make a batch out of them

Title: Re: grape juice
Post by: manicscousers on October 26, 2008, 21:20:49

cheeky  ;D

Title: Re: grape juice
Post by: GrannieAnnie on October 27, 2008, 00:48:14

I took our Concord grapes and put them in a Foley Food Mill (you turn a handle which mashes a blade against the grapes and retains the seeds and skins. Usually I used it for applesauce but it worked fine on the grapes.)  It made plenty of juice that I thickened and made Concord grape pies with. That was the first we'd ever tasted and they were delish.

Title: Re: grape juice
Post by: manicscousers on October 27, 2008, 08:31:53

thanks, grannieannie, I have a fruit juicer that retains all the skin etc so will try that  ;D