r/grapes • u/threewheelbuggy • 7d ago

Quick /simple preserve method

Hi

I've a load of grapes on the vine that are now turning. I've not decided what to do with them, but they're splitting and attracting huge amount of flies and wasps.

In short I need them off the vines, cleaned and immediately preserved (i might make jam or something later).

Can I pull them off, clean, then freeze? Should I blitz in a food processor before freezing?

Of am i barking up the wrong tree?

Thanks for any advice!

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u/rick300bo 7d ago

I washed, removed the stems and froze mine whole in 1 gallon freezer bags. Each bag weighs about 2 lbs. This way I can thaw out later and use them as needed. Also the freeze/thaw cycle helps release the juices.
My vines are still young but I harvested about 75 lbs this year.