Is it a Muscadine or a Scuppernong?
“All Scuppernongs are Muscadines, but not all Muscadines are Scuppernongs.” Muscadine is a broad category of grape that includes many varieties of both bronze and black grapes. Both bronze and dark varieties taste great and make wonderful jams, jellies, pies, juices and wines. The Scuppernong is one of the bronze varieties and was the first muscadine grapes discovered and cultivated in America. There are now many varieties of muscadines used both in wine production and for eating. It is better to use the term muscadine when uncertain of the variety. Some other popular bronze varieties include Carlos and Magnolia, and popular black varieties include Noble and Nesbitt. Selection, Preparation, and Storage. Muscadines are often used in making jellies, jams, preserves, syrups and sauces. Fresh muscadines can be eaten, but because they contain seeds and have thick skins, usually only the pulp is eaten raw. Fresh muscadines are often deseeded, the pulp and hulls cooked and used in breads, cak
