Muscadine jelly is a unique, late summer treat using a grape variety native to the Southern United States – muscadines. Enjoy a jar of this sweet, jewel toned jelly today!
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When you think about grapes grown in the United States, you probably think of California and the Pacific Northwest. However, here in the South, we have our own type of grapes —muscadines.
Table of Contents hide What are muscadines?
Muscadines are a species of seeded grape native to the United States. They thrive in hot, humid climates, which is why they are prolific in the Southeastern and South-Central United States. You can sometimes find them growing wild in the woods and it’s not uncommon for residents to have a vine growing right in their backyards.
Muscadines ripen in late summer; therefore, you’ll typically find them for sale in local farmer’s markets from August-September. If you’re lucky enough to pick your own, look for plump muscadines with bronze or dark purple skin. As with grapes, there are light and dark varieties. Scuppernongs are the lighter variety while muscadines are dark. Both differ from your standard table grapes in that they have a thicker skin, soft center and super sweet musky flavor.
Muscadine grapes can be used to make wine. In fact, the first wine produced in the United States did not come
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