How Do You Make Muscadine Jelly?
Muscadine jelly is the grape jelly for grown ups and many children like it too. A bit more tart than jelly made with Concord grapes, Muscadine jelly is simple to make at home with basic cooking equipment. Muscadine grapes can either be picked in the wild in rural areas or purchased at many farmers’ markets. The fantastic taste is worth any money spent to acquire the grapes. Wash the grapes to remove any dirt or residue. Use the potato masher to crush the grapes in the stove top dutch oven. When the grapes are crushed, place the pan on the stove and bring the grapes and juice to a boil over medium high heat. Continue to mash the grapes as the mixture boils. This helps the grapes to release more juice. Cook the mixture for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Set the wire mesh strainer over a large bowl or container and slowly pour the grape mixture through the sieve. Mash the remaining grapes in the strainer for that last bit of juice. Measure the juice. You should have at least 5 cups o
