Grape Juice Concentrate

Posted per request. Prep time is an estimate.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Yields: 3 pints

Ingredients

• 6  lbs concord grapes
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar

Directions

1. Wash grapes and remove from stems. Measure 14 cups grapes.
2. Combine grapes and 2 cups water in large kettle, cover. Heat to boiling and cook slowly until very tender, about 30 minutes.
3. Remove from heat; strain through cheesecloth. Let juice stand 24 hours in refrigerator then strain again.
4. Combine strained grape juice and sugar in large kettle; heat to boiling. Pour hot juice into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath 10 minutes.
5. Before serving, dilute grape juice concentrate with water to taste and chill thoroughly.