Making home grown concord grape jelly and teaching you how to waterbath can!

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Making home grown concord grape jelly and teaching you how to waterbath can!

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I hope you enjoyed this video on how to turn homegrown concord grapes into delicious and shelf stable grape jelly. And, I hope you feel a little more confident about waterbath canning now! Check out the tools I used in this video below:
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@mismatchedsocksshop7227 Ай бұрын

Your biggest strength is that you are real. That's what makes you an effective teacher. ❤

@rottenbunnies 3 ай бұрын

that nail color!! been binge watching all your videos. so helpful and entertaining :)

@kellyk7482 11 ай бұрын

No need to apologize! You’re FABULOUS

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! ❤

@bluelilly22222 11 ай бұрын

You are a good teacher ❤

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

Thank you :) I am trying!

@victoriadominguezz 11 ай бұрын

Meg, the video was great! Also, I know you wanted to make more but girl, you got THREE jars! That’s so cool! This was v interesting and now I want to try this out!

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! And yes, it’ll take me a while to go through those jars! I just expected more juice, idk why 😂 but grapes only get better over time so maybe next year I’ll be able to make the wine 🍷

@marilynlopez9866 11 ай бұрын

You explain it so well that I feel ready to water can. Thank you!

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

I’m so glad!! Waterbath canning is so easy once you get it down pat!

@chamberswagner2010 11 ай бұрын

Jams & jellies are so fun to make! This weekend I did a Blueberry-grape jam that turned out really good as well (I wish I had that nut bag because pushing that through a strainer wasn't my idea of a fun time).

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

They’re sooo fun and delicious! And so fun to make as gifts. I’m stocking up for Christmas 🎄 blueberry grape sounds amazing! And yes, I love love those nut bags. I’ve had mine for like 5 years now!

@katiekovalchik9221 11 ай бұрын

This was such an awesome video and so informative. I can’t wait to try this! Thank you for taking the time to film this process!

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much! I’m so glad you found it helpful (:

@studentid123 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful beautiful as much as i can say❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@meggrowsplants 9 ай бұрын

Thank you (:

@LeeAnn1031 Ай бұрын

This was so incredible❤

@felicitywoodruffe4087 9 ай бұрын

Superb, you explain and demonstrate beautifully .Ive always felt unsure watching other people but this was crustal clear for me tjank you so much

@meggrowsplants 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much I’m so glad to hear that! I hope you feel more confident canning now ❤️

@savannahcampbell7383 11 ай бұрын

Meg this was soooo good!!! I can’t wait to watch this while I try to can:) Thank you for your content🤍

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much!! I appreciate you watching 🫶🏼

@kimberlin2945 9 ай бұрын

Could you give us a tour of your grapes and talk about your trellis system and if you like it/ what you would change do different!

@meggrowsplants 9 ай бұрын

Yes, I’ll have to keep that in mind for next year, as right now they are going dormant for the season! But basically I have them growing up a cattle panel trellis (one on each side) and I really like it so far!! I wouldn’t do anything different

@veryberry39 Ай бұрын

My dad used to make strawberry jam when I was a kid. Every spring we'd head out to the orchard and pick a ton of berries, and then he'd make enough jam to last the year (he always took PB&Js to work). But I distinctly remember that part of his canning process (he also used to follow a recipe) was to take the jars out and put them upside-down. That was part of the sealing process, and now I wish I knew why he had to do it, since you obviously didn't! If anyone else knows, please feel free to tell me!

@veryberry39 Ай бұрын

Nevermind, I just googled it and it's called inversion canning, and is not considered to be a safe method of doing things. Still kinda fascinating to me, though, when I think back on it! I remember how frustrated he'd get when sometimes the lids didn't form a seal. :P

@rachelpotter6545 11 ай бұрын

If you add a little butter it will help with the foam great video as always

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🫶🏼 I don’t add butter, because it wasn’t a part of the recipe and like I said, I always stick to the book!

@rachelpotter6545 11 ай бұрын

@@meggrowsplants oh okay sorry was just trying to help

@angelseightsix 11 ай бұрын

@@meggrowsplants The butter is not a part of the recipe, it simply helps to keep your foam less. I'm 65, have been canning for 55 years. When I have foam, I simply leave it in. I only skim the foam when I'm entering in a fair, competition, or want a cleaner looking jelly. When I skim the foam, I put it in the fridge jar of jelly to eat first. These days there are so MANY 100% juice kinds that I find it fun to experiment with adding different flavors. What I do is pour a little in a glass, measured, then add another kind of juice, measured, so you can get a proper taste and specific measurements for your recipe. Like if you add 2 cups grape juice to 1 cup of passion fruit juice and taste. If you want it more sour, add more passionfruit juice, this way you have your own recipe for the way your family likes it! You may have your own apple tree but want a combo of something you don't have growing, so you buy that juice at the store. It's so much fun to experiment!!! Your voice is comforting and clear for teaching others. Keep up the good work!!!!

@TabythaPolaris 11 ай бұрын

Get the presto election pressure canner you can pressure cook and water bath in it. It is very easy for beginners it tells you what to do and is automated! Thats how I started its awesome!

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

I’ve been eyeing that one! I do like the electric appeal. I feel like it would take the pressure off of me. No pun intended 😂

@stevenallen20 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your tutorial. It’s wonderful. I want to learn to do water bath canning especially with an abundance of tomatoes this year.

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

@@stevenallen20thank you so much! :) I actually have a pasta sauce video planned to film when I get back from my trip 😮

@stevenallen20 11 ай бұрын

@@meggrowsplants thank you. I’ve got so many Roma tomatoes this year as well as Rutgers

@romanholtzen 11 ай бұрын

So neat!

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@7milesCoffeebean-zo5rx 7 ай бұрын

Hey Meg ! I’m writing to you from the East of Africa in A small country called Rwanda , I’m new at farming but it’s something I’ve always loved and enjoyed doing , quick question I’m trying to grow blueberries here ( Rwanda ) what’s your advice and type of berries you think o can be able to grow at home ? I don’t know if you will read my text but I’m have faith you will see my text ! Much respect and love from Rwanda ! Thanks lots

@meggrowsplants 7 ай бұрын

Hi there!! Welcome, and thank you for your comment! I do not know so much about the environment in Rwanda, but I can guess that it’s pretty warm there! You should see if you can find a variety of blueberry that can tolerate warm temperatures (like southern highbush), and I think strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries would grow well also. And maybe ground cherries (cape gooseberries) as well! I wish you the best of luck in your farming journey! You got this ❤️

@JDEvansbooks 11 ай бұрын

Ooo interesting. I really want to grow concords, but the ag extension said they aren't great for the piedmont. I planted a couple anyway becauseI like to torture myself I guess. the pests do seem to love them. Anything special you do with yours? Also, you might like the book Canning for a New generation. It's my favorite book, and she has a great, easy concord grape jelly recipe in there too!

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

They seem to do good near Charlotte! I think they’ll do just fine in the piedmont! I don’t do anything special really. I fertilize every spring with an organic fruit fertilizer. I like the one by Dr earth!

@jeffkimble8857 3 ай бұрын

I live in concord nc and Concord grapes do awesome here. They will grow fine anywhere in the piedmont.

@islami561 11 ай бұрын

♥️

@rubyfazil9136 11 ай бұрын

Tbh the blurry bit wasn’t so bad

@meggrowsplants 11 ай бұрын

Okay phew! Glad you think so!

@shaizikhan-xg6mh 10 ай бұрын

Lots of love from india 🇮🇳

@sallypeanuts1805 10 ай бұрын

What zone are u located in?

@meggrowsplants 9 ай бұрын

I’m in zone 7b (NC)

@mermaidtails4391 9 ай бұрын

Why do none of the grape jelly recipes I see require lemon juice? Just curious.

@meggrowsplants 9 ай бұрын

The sugar and pectin is enough to preserve it. I’ve never seen one with lemon juice! Is that added for taste?

@mermaidtails4391 9 ай бұрын

@@meggrowsplants many lower acid jellies have lemon juice added. Not only to properly preserve for long storage but to work in conjunction with the sugar and pectin

@meggrowsplants 9 ай бұрын

@@mermaidtails4391 hmm, interesting! I always follow recipes from the book to make sure they’re safe, but I looked through it and did see some recipes that included lemon juice. Not sure why it doesn’t for grape jelly, who knows!