It's so simple to do...
1. Fill the base 3/4 full of water. Place on stove.
2. Place the next part (I don't know what to call it???) on top of the base...
3. Place the steamer basket inside the last part and fill it full of washed grapes. Don't worry about taking them off the stems. Just get rid of any yucky ones, sticks and leaves.
4. Then place the hose where it belongs (making sure it is on all the way). Place the other end of the hose into a large pot on a chair next to the stove.
I started with this chair but realized it was too high
5. Turn the stove onto high heat until the water comes to a hard boil. Then turn down to medium-high heat to keep it at a good steam.
Wait until the juice stops flowing into the pot. You may have to fiddle with the hose to get it to flow. It took me about 30 minutes or so to get a full batch of juice.
6. Then remove the lid and the steamer basket very carefully. I put it on a baking tray next to the steamer on the stovetop. Empty out the pulp into a large bowl. You can dump it out or save it for your compost pile. Then refill the base with water and start the process again.
7. When all the grapes have been juiced. Put 1-2 cups of sugar per gallon into your juice. Then heat it to 190 for 10 minutes. Do not boil.
8. Pour into hot sterilized jars (pints or quarts) leaving 1/4" headspace. Place on lids and bands until finger tight. Process in boiling water canner for 20 minutes.
Turn canner off and let rest 5 minutes before removing.
9. Check seals after about 24 hours. Place any unsealed jars in the fridge and use right away. Place the rest on the shelf to be used with 12 months.
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