Can you freeze concord grapes to make jelly at a later time?
On One Hand: Fresh Tasting ConveniencePick concord grapes when they are perfectly ripe, before spoilage sets in or birds eat them. If you don’t have time to process them into juice or jelly, freeze them until later. Wash, dry, and pack the fruit in airtight containers. They’ll retain their juice and flavor.On the Other: Processing ConvenienceSome cooks prefer to crush and strain the grapes before freezing in airtight containers.This step takes more time initially, but makes canning a breeze. When ready to make jelly, just thaw the frozen grape slush and cook as you normally would.Bottom LineMake grape jelly with fresh or frozen grapes. The results are similar. Buy grapes when they are on sale, or pick grapes when they’re ripe.
