Grapeleavescanningrecipe

GRAPE LEAVES-CANNING RECIPE

Steps:

• Pick grape leaves that are young, tender, and light green in color.
• Cut off stems and wash in cold water.
• In a large pot-6 quart or larger-bring water to a boil.
• Drop in leaves 12 at a time.
• Cook for 30 seconds, remove and plunge in ice cold water.
• Pat dry and stack 6 in each pile.
• Roll stack and tie with string.
• Bring the 1 quart water to a full rolling boil with the salt.
• Boil 5 minutes.
• Pack rolls of leaves in sterile, hot quart jars.
• (about 6 rolls per jar-and I remove the string).
• Pour hot brine over leaves, removing bubbles and leaving 1/8 inch head space.
• Seal and process in a boiling water bath 15 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet sea level.
• Consult chart for higher elevations.
• *It should be noted that this recipe says you can keep the string on-I did not.
• **To use open jar, remove rolls needed, rinse leaves in cold water and use.
• Store remaining leaves with their brine in the fridge.