Grape Butter
A historical recipe from Mary at the farm, and book of recipes compiled during her visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans", by Thomas, Edith M. (Edith May) (1915).
A historical recipe
Mary at the farm, and book of recipes compiled during her visit among the "Pennsylvania Germans", by Thomas, Edith M. (Edith May) (1915). Project Gutenberg eBook #13545.
From an old book: a historical recipe, not current advice. Its methods, additives and storage may be unsafe by today's standards. Its words name: home canning or sealing in jars. Check current food-safety guidance before following this.
United States
Known as an American recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
- Home canning. Old canning methods can let botulism through. Use current tested canning guidance.
Ingredients 2 ingredients
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
Method
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- Separate pulp and skins of grapes.
- Allow pulp to simmer until tender, then mash through a sieve and reject seeds.
- Add pulp to skins.
- Take 1/2 pound of sugar to one pound of fruit.
- Cook until thick, seal in air-tight jars.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Sieve