Homemade Grape Juice!

• Clean the grapes. Remove the stems from your grapes. In the colander thoroughly wash your grapes in cold water and let them drain well. The amount of grapes you want to use is up to you, it all depends on how much you want to make. To fill a 1 gallon pitcher you will need 10 to 12 pounds of grapes.

• Mash the grapes. Put the grapes in a large bowl and mash them well with your potato masher.

• Cook the grapes. After you have removed the stems and thoroughly cleaned and mashed the grapes, put them into your large pot and add just enough water to cover the grapes. Heat on medium-high until it reaches a boil. Immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remember to constantly stir so that no grapes stick to the bottom of your pot. You may now add a few tbs. of sugar if desired. The sugar is optional and can be added to desired taste.

• Strain. Empty your mixture into the cheesecloth and strain directly into your serving pitcher. Allow your product to cool for several hours in the refrigerator before serving. Enjoy!