Grapes, Thus Packed, Will Keep 9-12 Months ~1856

Preserving grapes 1850s

Preserving Fresh Grapes.

practicalamericancookerydomesticeconomy1856hall-preservegrapes

New Discovery: Preserving grapes for nine to twelve months is impressive. This begs for an experiment – not that I have a barrel or wheat bran in the kitchen pantry…

Though why not turn them into raisins, jelly, juice, or wine – I am unsure.

Source: Practical American Cookery and Domestic Economy, Hall, 1856.

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