How to Make Raspberry Juice Concentrate
With modern canning and distilling processes, homemade juice can be enjoyed year round as a concentrate without the hassle of freezing. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Raspberries
- Large spoons and ladles
- Sweetener (optional)
- Strainers
- 1 large pot (at least 16 quarts)
- 1 jar grabber
- 1 water bath canner
- Glass canning jars
- Jar lids and rings
Instructions
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Determine how much concentrate is desired and calculate the amount of fruit necessary. You'll need 3.5 lbs of fruit for every quart of concentrate.
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Pick or purchase your raspberries.
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Sterilize the jars using either the sterilize option on a dishwasher or by boiling in water for 10 minutes.
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Sterilize the lids by placing them in a pot of hot but not boiling water for five minutes and use a magnetic lid lifter to remove them from the pan.
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Wash the raspberries.
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Place the raspberries in the pot and fill with just enough water to cover them. Distilled water is ideal as it will not effect the berries' natural flavor.
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Turn the stove to medium high and place the pot on the stove.
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Stirring the berries often, heat until the mixture boils.
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Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Put the soft, cooked berries through your juice strainer, or for more juice, use a food mill first, and then juice through the strainer. Use another bowl or pot to catch the contents.
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If adding sweetener, pour the juice back into the pot and add sweetener. Bring juice to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Fill the jars until just 1/4 inch from the top.
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Place the lid and ring on the top and close tightly to form a seal.
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Using the tongs, place the jars in boiling water and keep them covered by at least 2 inches of water.
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If using pint or quart jars, keep them in the water for 10 minutes. If using half-gallon jars, take 15 minutes. Remove and cool the jars.
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Store in a cool, dark place for up to one year.
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Tips & Warnings
Jars and liquids are very hot, so always use appropriate tools such as jar clamps, jar grabber and oven mits. Avoid canning liquids around small children or pets.
