THE ORCHARD.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 880, 11 January 1889, Page 18

THE ORCHARD.

UNFERMENTED GRAPE JUICE. A correspondent favours us with what he claims from experience is a very palatable but non-alcoholic beverage made from grape juice. The directions for making it are as follows : —Solect the ripest and best-flavored grapes, and remove them from the stems. Put in a clean wash boiler or other reoeptacle, and add a very small quantity of water to prevent them from burning when first put on tho stove. Only the smallest quantity of water should be used, as tho juioe will quickly leave tho fruit when heat is applied. Cook slowly and skim off thoroughly everything that rises to the surface. When well cooked, strain the liquid through a coarse cloth and allow it to stand for a few days in order that any impurity remaining may settle to the bottom. Do not let it remain long enough, however, for fermentation to set in. When it seems perfectly olear, put it over the fire and heat to a boiling point, skimming off any impurity that may arise, Then put in bottles while hot, ccrk it tightly and put away until needed for use. When used, add sugar to suit the taste. This will make a very palatable drink, containing all the nutritious and pleasing properties of the grape, and without any of the objectionable characteristics of fermented wine.—Southern Californian.