20 Easy Ways to Make Grape Jam
Source: Lana_M, AdobeStockBerry jam has been something familiar and customary since childhood. But even it can be played with in different and new ways. For example, making grape jam. And why not? In this collection of recipes, we'll tell you how to cook such an original treat!
1. Five-Minute Grape Jam with Whole Berries
Source: pinterest.comChoose varieties with small and firm berries, like Kishmish – they will remain whole.
You will need: 1.8 kg grapes, 1.3 kg sugar, 250 ml water, 1 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Pour water over the grapes, add 250 g sugar, and bring to a boil. Skim off the foam, add the remaining sugar, stir, and simmer for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool completely, then simmer again for 5 minutes. Cool once more, simmer for the final 5 minutes, add citric acid, and seal the jam in jars.
2. Grape Jam with Vanilla for Winter
Source: lifehacker.ruTo make it easier to prepare, we'll use a packet of regular vanilla sugar.
You will need: 1 kg seedless grapes, 500 g sugar, 1-2 g vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Mix the grapes with sugar, leave overnight, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool completely. Bring to a boil again, add vanilla sugar, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Seal in sterilized jars.
3. Grape Jam with Cardamom
Source: ideireceptov.ruGrapes generally allow for experimentation with fragrant spices.
You will need: 500 g grapes, 300 g sugar, 150 ml water, 1.5 tsp ground cardamom.
Preparation: Blanch the grapes in boiling water for about 1 minute, drain, and rinse with cold water. Mix 150 ml water and sugar, and simmer until dissolved. Bring the syrup to transparency, add the grapes, and simmer for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool completely, bring to a boil, add cardamom, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Seal the jam in prepared jars.
4. Grape and Apple Jam for Winter
Source: dzen.ruThick, sweet, smooth, and aromatic jam.
You will need: 1 kg grapes, 1 kg apples, 3 cups sugar, 1/2 cup water.
Preparation: Thinly slice the apples, add the grape berries and water, and simmer everything for half an hour with the lid on, stirring occasionally. Mash the entire mixture through a sieve, add sugar, and stir. Bring the jam to a boil again and cook for 10 minutes over high heat and another 10 minutes over minimal heat, stirring. Seal the jam in jars for winter.
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5. Grape Jam with Lemon
Source: timeshare-ok.ruLemon's tartness particularly enhances sweet grape varieties.
You will need: 1 kg seedless grapes, 1 lemon, 1 kg sugar, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Bring water and sugar to a boil and simmer until the syrup is uniform. Add the grapes and simmer for 45 minutes over low heat. Pour in lemon juice and add a little zest 5 minutes before the end. Seal the grape jam in jars.
6. Kishmish Grape Jam
Source: koolinar.ruFor this combination of spices, especially with lemon, Kishmish is the best choice.
You will need: 2 kg Kishmish grapes, 2 lemons, 1 kg sugar, 1 cup water, 3 star anise, 5 cloves.
Preparation: Sort the grapes. Boil water with sugar and simmer the syrup until uniform. Add the Kishmish, bring to a boil again, and simmer for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool completely and simmer again for 5 minutes. Repeat this once more.
For the third time, drain the syrup from the grapes, boil it separately, and add thinly sliced lemons with peel and all the spices. Simmer the syrup until thickened for about half an hour over low heat. Return the grapes, bring the jam to a boil once more, and seal it in sterilized jars.
7. Grape Jam with Seeds
Source: lifehacker.ruHow to remove seeds from grapes during cooking – we'll tell you in this recipe.
You will need: 1 kg grapes, 240 ml water, 800 g sugar.
Preparation: Mash the grapes with a potato masher, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely and remove the seeds with a slotted spoon – they will float to the surface. Separately transfer the berries and leave the settled seeds at the bottom. Strain the juice through a sieve and pour it back to the grapes.
Make a syrup from water and sugar, simmer it for 5-7 minutes, and add the grapes. Bring to a boil again, simmer the jam for another 20 minutes over low heat, and seal in jars.
8. Grape Jam with Walnuts for Winter
Source: spmguild.ruThis jam looks best with dark grape varieties.
You will need: 1 kg grapes, 750 g sugar, 1 cup walnuts, 120 ml water.
Preparation: Rinse the grapes, add sugar and water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 10 minutes. Toast the walnuts in a dry pan, chop them, and add them to the grapes. Simmer everything together for another 10 minutes, transfer the jam to jars, and seal with lids.
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9. Thick Grape Jam for Winter
Source: mavink.comThis is practically a fruit spread that children will adore.
You will need: 2.5 kg grapes, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Lightly mash the grapes, bring to a boil, and simmer until soft. Mash it through a sieve to remove seeds and skins. Add sugar, bring everything to a boil again, and cook for 1-1.5 hours over minimal heat until desired thickness. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
10. Jam from Pureed Grapes for Winter
Source: menunedeli.ruA classic way to remove seeds from jam, which is also relevant for grapes.
You will need: 1 kg grapes, 100 ml water, 400 g sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Pour water over the grapes and simmer until soft for 10-15 minutes. Mash it through a sieve and bring to a boil again. Add sugar, stir until dissolved, simmer for a couple of minutes, and add citric acid. Cook the jam for about another 45 minutes until thickened and seal it in jars.
11. Grape Jam with Cinnamon
Source: pro-dachu.comCinnamon is another spice that wonderfully complements grapes.
You will need: 1 kg grapes, 1 lemon, 700 g sugar, 6 cloves, 2 cinnamon sticks, 120 ml water.
Preparation: Mix water, lemon juice, sugar, and all spices, bring to a boil, and simmer the syrup until transparent. Remove the spices, pour this syrup over the grapes, and let cool. Bring everything to a boil again and simmer for 5 minutes. Cool once more, simmer the jam for 5 minutes, and seal in jars.
12. Grape Jam with Pumpkin
Source: ideireceptov.ruIf you're not afraid of original combinations – this recipe is for you.
You will need: 1 kg grapes, 500 ml grape juice, 1 kg pumpkin, 500 g pear, 1.5 kg sugar, 70 ml lemon juice.
Preparation: Dice the pumpkin finely, add 500 g sugar, and leave for 1 hour. Place them on parchment paper in a single layer in the oven for 15 minutes at 100 degrees. Dice the pear as well, and sort the grapes. Mix the grape juice with lemon juice and reduce by half.
Add sugar to the juice and simmer the syrup until dissolved. Add the pumpkin, pear, and grapes, bring everything to a boil again, and simmer for 10 minutes. Let the mixture infuse for 4-5 hours and simmer for another 10 minutes. Seal the jam in prepared jars.
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13. Grape Jam with Lemon and Orange
Source: mavink.comWe recommend choosing sweet grape varieties – for a balance of flavors.
You will need: 1.2 kg seedless grapes, 1 kg sugar, 2 oranges, 1 lemon, 250 ml water.
Preparation: Simmer water and one-third of the sugar until dissolved, pour over the grapes, and let cool. Bring to a boil and add another third of the sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes and let the mixture cool again. Blanch the lemon and oranges with boiling water, and finely chop or pass them through a meat grinder with the peel. Bring the jam to a boil again, add the citrus and remaining sugar, simmer for 10-15 minutes, and seal in jars.
14. Sugar-Free Grape Jam
Source: pulse.mail.ruAnd completely additive-free – for those who like it, but incredibly healthy and low-calorie.
You will need: 1.5 kg grapes.
Preparation: Sort the grapes, add a couple of spoons of water, and simmer for about 15 minutes until soft. Mash the entire mixture through a sieve and cook over low heat until it reduces by about half. Skim off the foam during the process. Seal the grape jam in sterilized jars for winter.
15. Water-Free Grape Jam
Source: spmguild.ruOnly concentrated grape pulp and nothing extra!
You will need: 1 kg grapes, 3-4 cups sugar, 1 lemon, 1 pinch citric acid.
Preparation: Blanch the lemon with boiling water and chop finely. Mix it with the grape berries and sugar, and leave everything for 4 hours. After that, bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Let the jam cool, cool again, and simmer for 10 minutes. Repeat this once more. After the last cooking, add citric acid and seal the hot jam in jars.
16. Grape Jam with Almonds for Winter
Source: kakprosto.ruOriginal, quick, and easy!
You will need: 2 kg seedless grapes, 2 lemons, 1.2 kg sugar, 200 g almonds, 200 ml water, 15 g vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the almonds for a couple of minutes and peel off the skins. Boil water and both types of sugar, and simmer the syrup until dissolved. Add the grapes and simmer for half an hour. Let the mixture cool completely and bring to a boil again. Simmer for another half an hour. 5 minutes before the end – add almonds and lemon juice. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
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17. Grape Jam with Agar-Agar
Source: industry60plus.ruThe result is a thick, jelly-like jam with an unusual texture and taste.
You will need: 1 kg grapes, 200 g sugar, 1 tsp agar-agar, 100 ml water, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Sort the grapes, add water and sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer for 20 minutes. Mash it through a sieve and bring to a boil again. Slowly sprinkle in the agar-agar powder, stirring constantly. Simmer the mixture for another 3-4 minutes, add citric acid, and seal the jam in jars.
18. Grape and Pear Jam for Winter
Source: ideireceptov.ruYou can add a little dried lavender during cooking – it will be very original.
You will need: 500 g grapes, 1 kg pears, 1 lemon, 300 g sugar.
Preparation: Finely chop the pears, sort the grapes, squeeze juice from the lemon, add sugar, and simmer everything for 10 minutes over low heat. Let cool slightly and simmer the mixture for another 10 minutes. Let cool again, add zest and spices to taste, and simmer the jam until thickened.
19. Azerbaijani Grape Jam
Source: pro-dacha.comThis recipe specifically requires wine vinegar, so look for it.
You will need: 2 kg light grapes, 2 kg sugar, 1 tsp wine vinegar, 2 g vanilla, 1 pinch nutmeg.
Preparation: Pour 1-2 cups of boiling water over the grapes, leave for a minute, and drain the water. Add sugar to this water and simmer until dissolved and the syrup is transparent. Pour this syrup over the grapes again and let cool.
Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes over minimal heat. Let cool and simmer for another 15 minutes. Repeat this twice more. At the very end, add vanilla, nutmeg, and wine vinegar. Stir and seal the jam in prepared jars.
20. Grape Jam with Lime
Source: spmguild.ruA light and refreshing taste that will remind you of summer in winter.
You will need: 1.5 kg seedless grapes, 900 g sugar, 200 ml water, 4 sprigs mint, 2 limes.
Preparation: Pour water over the grapes, add sugar, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add mint and simmer for another 2 minutes. Then add finely chopped lime, transfer the jam to jars, and sterilize them for another 15 minutes in boiling water. Seal for winter.
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