Grape Leaves Canning Recipe Recipe

Preserve the taste of summer with this easy grape leaf canning recipe! Perfect for homemade dolmas or a unique, homemade gift. Learn how to transform fresh grape leaves into delicious, ready-to-use ingredients for your favorite Mediterranean recipes. This step-by-step guide ensures perfectly preserved leaves every time, ready to be enjoyed throughout the year. A must-try for any home cook or canning enthusiast!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 110.4 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Grape Leaves Canning Recipe 61

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Grape Leaves Canning Recipe

  • 100 young, tender, light green grape leaves
  • Coarse Salt
  • 8 cups water (for blanching) + 1 quart water (for brine)

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How to Make Grape Leaves Canning Recipe

  1. Pick approximately 100 young, tender, light green grape leaves.
  2. Cut off stems and thoroughly wash leaves in cold water.
  3. In a large (6-quart or larger) pot, bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil.
  4. Gently drop in 12 grape leaves at a time.
  5. Blanch for 30 seconds, then immediately remove and plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  6. Pat leaves completely dry with a clean kitchen towel and stack 6 leaves per pile.
  7. Tightly roll each stack and tie securely with kitchen twine.
  8. In a separate saucepan, bring 1 quart of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a rolling boil.
  9. Carefully submerge the rolled grape leaves in the boiling brine and cook for 5 minutes.
  10. While the brine is cooking, sterilize your quart-sized canning jars in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Keep jars hot until ready to use.
  11. Pack the rolled grape leaves tightly into the hot, sterile jars, leaving 1/8 inch headspace at the top.
  12. Carefully pour the hot brine over the leaves, leaving 1/8 inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles by gently running a non-metallic utensil around the inside of the jar.
  13. Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and rings on tightly, and process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet. Consult a canning chart for higher elevations.
  14. Remove jars from the canner and let them cool completely. You should hear a satisfying ‘pop’ sound as the jars seal.
  15. To use, open a jar, remove the desired number of grape leaf rolls, rinse in cold water, and use in your favorite recipes.
  16. Store any remaining grape leaves and brine in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

583 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

2g

Carbs

6g

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