Hello Friends! Today I’m sharing how we make muscadine juice here on the homestead — a sweet, seasonal treat that brings a little bit of autumn to our Thanksgiving table.
Over the weekend, I had the joy of harvesting from muscadine vines planted over 40 years ago by my husband’s grandfather. These heirloom vines are still producing despite years of neglect, and I was able to pick about 3 gallons of muscadines — mostly bronze with a few deep purple ones mixed in.
This juice recipe is a perfect way to use up freshly picked muscadines or any you’ve frozen from earlier in the season. Plus, it’s a fun way to connect generations by preserving what was grown with love decades ago.
You can find a downloadable recipe below. 😊
Muscadine juice is a homestead favorite for more than just sipping:
Holiday Table Drink: Serve chilled in a glass pitcher during Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
Homemade Jelly Starter: Use as a base for muscadine jelly or preserves.
Juice Blends: Mix with sparkling water, lemonade, or ginger ale for a festive mocktail.
Frozen Popsicles: Pour into molds for a kid-friendly frozen treat.
Gifting: A jar of muscadine juice makes a thoughtful homemade holiday gift.
After a couple of months in the pantry, the flavor deepens and the color turns a beautiful rosy hue — perfect for a cozy holiday season.
We hope you enjoyed this simple and meaningful recipe for homemade muscadine juice. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best things in life come from what’s already growing around us — if we take the time to preserve them.
Have you made muscadine juice or jelly before?
We’d love to hear your family’s favorite way to use these Southern gems.
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