Just like tomato juice recipes, grape juice recipes have been around for decades. In the past, grapes were widespread and were primarily used to make wine. Grapes come in many types starting with yellow, red, black, pink, and green.

Some of the health benefits of grapes include:

They’re full of nutrients, including vitamins C and K.
Grapes are packed with antioxidants, which help prevent chronic illnesses like cancer.
They have various heart benefits for the heart; for example, they lower blood pressure and reduce cholesterol.
They help lower levels of blood sugar and protect against diabetes.
They help protect your eyes against common eye problems.
Grapes help improve your memory, mood, and attention.
They help protect against bacteria, viruses, and thrush common in women.
They slow the aging process.
They help in mitigating prostate issues.
They also help promote digestion and gut health.

Plus, they’re one of the tasty options for vegans. Making your grape juice at home ensures you and your family consume chemical-free and nutritional drinks. Homemade grape juice is easily made from scratch, with or without a juicer. Don’t worry if your first batch doesn’t come out perfect. You will improve with time, and you will be able to make the most nutritious and sweet homemade grape juice ever.

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Homemade Grape Juice Using a Juicer

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds of Concord grapes
Juicer
Storage jars

Instructions

Clean your concord grapes and remove them from the stems

Put them into your juicer and squeeze the grapes into a collecting container.

Let it sit for about at least two hours in the refrigerator and allow it to chill

Carefully remove the grape juice and sieve it carefully, sieve into a jar and discard the sediments at the bottom

Serve the grape juice chilled

You can refrigerate and consume within a few days.

Juicing grapes gives you a more concentrated grape juice without the pulp. The grape juice is absorbed into your bloodstream much faster than when it has all the pulp that requires a longer time to digest before your body absorbs it.

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds of concord grapes
Juicer
Storage jars

Preparation

Clean your concord grapes and remove them from the stems
Put them into your juicer and squeeze the grapes into a collecting container.
Let it sit for about at least two hours in the refrigerator and allow it to chill
Carefully remove the grape juice and sieve it carefully, sieve into a jar and discard the sediments at the bottom
Serve the grape juice chilled
You can refrigerate and consume within a few days.

Homemade Grape Juice Without A Juicer

Making grape juice without a juicer takes a little more time and effort, but can still be amazing in the end.

Ingredients

2.5 pounds Concord grapes, cleaned and stemmed
One cup of water

PS: If you prefer low sugar juice recipes then avoid adding sugar or honey, or add very little amounts of honey.

What You’ll Need

A water bath canner
Clean storage jars
Bands and lids
A cheesecloth
Canning tools including a lid and jar lifter, funnels, and canning ladle
A few kitchen utensils including a saucepan, a large bowl, a medium pot, a large spoon, a potato masher, and a kitchen towel.

Preparation

Mix water and the concord grapes in the saucepan and put on low heat. Simmer until the grapes release the juice, and the skins are tender. Mash them gently and continue simmering for 15 more minutes over low heat while stirring occasionally.
Strain the juice using a double-layered cheesecloth and discard the pulp. Store the grape juice in the refrigerator for 36 hours, undisturbed for the residues to settle. It helps eliminate crystals in the homemade grape juices.
When your grape juice is ready, set up your jars together with the covers by cleaning in warm water, then rinse them out. Put a container rack in the water bath canners, and put the jars in your canners. Add boiling water, and continue boiling for about 10 minutes till they are sterile. Warm the jar covers in a little pot on low heat. Keep the jars and covers lukewarm until the grape juice is ready for canning.
Remove the juice carefully from the fridge and ensure not to disturb sediments. Filter the grape juice through a paper coffee filter into a clean container and do away with the residues. Add the grape juice into a saucepan and boil for 10-12 minutes, and stir occasionally.
Place your towel on a flat surface. Carefully remove your jars from the canner and drain them. Using a ladle and a funnel, transfer your grape juice to the pre-warmed jars and leave at least ¼ inch of space. Cover using the lids tightly.
Use the jars lifter and carefully place the jars into the canner and leave a little room. Increase the water level to cover the jars slightly. Boiling water is ideal, and ensure not to pour it directly onto the jars.
Cover the canner and bring it to boil vigorously over slightly high heat. Boil the grape juice for at least five minutes.
Please turn off the heat after five minutes and leave it for at least 10 minutes to settle. Again place your towel on a flat surface. Remove your jars from the canner and put them on the kitchen towel. Leave the jars to cool down for at least 24hours.
After 24 hours, make sure the lids are tightly sealed. Refrigerate the jars and consume your homemade grape juice within a few days.
The grape juice is best served chilled.

Both recipes are made without sugar, but you can add sugar to your taste. Either way, the grape juice will be nutritious and refreshing.