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Basically I bought a large thing of grapes when we already had grapes. We're eating them pretty much every day, but I'm worried that they're going to go bad before we finish them. Any suggestions on what we can do with them?

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[–] FuglyDuck 20 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

You can puree them and make jam. Or juice them and make jelly.

Iirc, that’s the old school canning method for preservation

Edit: here is a good set of instructions for jelly. The difference between jam and jelly is that jam uses whole fruit that’s been puréed.

(At least, that’s the distinction in the US. I’m aware euro, jelly=jello in some places.. jello sets harder...)

I would suggest straining it for jelly instead. You tend to get a better texture that way, and you can usually find a canning section in most grocery stores with mason jars, rings and lids. Everything gets sterilized in a pressure cooker (or boiled) to help it last. If you don’t want to use the ring-leads, the parrafin wax that’s also right there can be used- melt in a double boiler and pour a 1/2 on top.

(or… if you don’t use gas, just a pan, is fine. To quote my grandma, “It is wax. You can make candles out it. Or a house fire.” She taught me most of what I know about canning)

[–] TheGiantKorean 6 points 10 months ago

Jelly or jam is a great suggestion. I've made jams and preserves before, so I've got everything to make it with.

I might actually try making grape jam, since I've never had it before (or even seen it anywhere).