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          A good cook knows that the best recipes start with the best ingredients. So we've taken some of your favorite Welch's products to make some of our favorite recipes. We hope you and your family enjoy them as much as we do.


Recipe of the Month

Grape Crumble Bars

Other Favorites
Ice Pops
Concord Grape Mousse
Cookie Cheesecake Squares
Gala Grape Frost
Ginger Glazed Chicken Cutlets
Grape Bars
Grape-Cherry Freeze
Grape Crumble Bars
Grapey Dressing
Grape Jam Bread
Grape Jelly Pudding
Grape Juice Tapioca
Grape Parfait Pie
Grape Pinwheels 
Peanut Butter and Jam Muffins
Peanut Butter and Jelly Swirl Bundt Cake  
Purple Ambrosia
Red Bubbles
Sparkling Fruit Soup
Sparkling Holiday Punch
Sweetheart Salmon Filets
Thumb-Print Cookies
Upstate New York Salmon Filets

Red Bubbles


3 cups raspberry sherbet, softened 1 - 12 oz. lemon-lime soda, chilled2 bottles Welch's Sparkling Red Grape Juice Cocktail, chilled 

In punch bowl, stir sherbet until if flows smoothly. Gently stir in Welch's Sparkling Red Grape Juice Cocktail and lemon-lime soda. If desired, float additional small scoops of sherbet on top. Serve immediately. Makes about 20 1/2 cup servings.

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Ice Pops


1 11.5-oz can of Welch's Frozen Juice (any flavor)
2 cans of water


Thaw Welch’s Frozen Juice (remember, you can thaw Welch's plastic cans in the microwave). In a medium pitcher, combine the juice with the water. Mix well. Pour into molds and freeze. Makes 16-20 servings.

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Concord Grape Mousse


(Makes 6 servings)
4 eggs, divided
1 cup Welch's Concord grape jam
1/4 cup Welch's 100% grape juice concentrate, made from Concord grapes, thawed
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup Welch's 100% grape juice made from Concord grapes
1 cup whipping cream, whipped


In top of double boiler, combine 2 whole eggs, 2 egg yolks (reserve whites), 1/2 cup jam, grape juice concentrate, and lemon juice. Cook and stir over simmering water until mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Soften gelatin in grape juice; stir into cooked mixture to dissolve. Chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture just begins to set. Beat reserved egg whites to soft peaks. Fold into grape mixture with whipping cream. Spoon into 6 individual dessert dishes; chill to set. Just before serving, warm remaining 1/2 cup jam. Spoon a little over each serving.

*Recipe is courtesy of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and the National Grape Cooperative.

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Cookie Cheesecake Squares


1 roll refrigerated sugar cookies
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup Welch's Grape Jam
1/4 cup sugar
8 oz. cream cheese
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla


Preheat oven to 375ºF. Slice cookie roll 1/4" thick; place slices in bottom of ungreased 13x9" pan. Bake at 375ºF for 12-15 minutes or until light golden brown. Cookie dough will appear puffy when removed from oven. Gently spread with Welch's Grape Jam. In large mixer bowl, combine remaining ingredients and beat at medium speed until smooth. Pour over jam layer. Spreading filling to edges. Bake at 375ºF for 25-30 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool; cut into dessert squares. Makes 12 squares.

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Gala Grape Frost
1 package (3 oz.) JELL-O® Brand Raspberry Flavor Gelatin
3/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup Welch's® Grape Juice - Purple or White
3/4 cup seedless grapes
Ice cubes

Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Combine grape juice and ice cubes to make 1-1/4 cups. Add to gelatin. Stir until slightly thickened. Remove unmelted ice. Measure 1-1/3 cups gelatin; fold in grapes. Spoon into bowl; chill until set but not firm. Whip remaining gelatin until almost double in volume. Pour into bowl. Chill. 6 servings. If you're counting calories, try making this recipe with Sugar Free Jell-O® Gelatin.

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Ginger Glazed Chicken Cutlets

6 skinless and boneless chicken breast
1 T. minced fresh garlic halves, lightly pounded
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 cups Welch’s White Grape Juice
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
5 T. unsalted butter, cut into small
2 T. grated fresh ginger
or
1 1/2 tsp.pieces ground ginger


Place chicken in baking dish. Combine white grape juice, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, salt and pepper in bowl. Pour over chicken, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about four hours. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; set marinade aside. Grill chicken thoroughly on both sides, until firm to the touch. Remove to serving plate, cover and set aside. Pour reserved marinade into medium-sized saucepan. Cook over high heat until marinade is syrupy and reduced to about 3/4 cup. Remove from heat and whisk in butter one piece at a time. Pour glaze over chicken and serve. Makes 6 servings.

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Grape Bars

1 3/4 cups flour
1 cup butter
1/2tsp. baking soda
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup Welch’s Grape Jam
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)


Mix flour, soda and salt; add oats and mix. Cream butter; add sugar gradually; cream until fluffy. Add the flour mixture. Reserve 1/4 of crumbs for topping. Firmly press remainder in a greased 13"x9"x2" pan. Spread grape jam carefully over layer in pan. Sprinkle with reserved topping and chopped nuts. Bake in preheated 400ºF oven about 25 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.

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Grape-Cherry Freeze

2 cups of 100% Welch's Concord Grape Juice (bottled or frozen concentrate)
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 cup of frozen dark sweet pitted cherries
1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon
Optional: 1/2 cup plain non-fat yogurt

Process all in blender until smooth. Pour over crushed ice. Serves: 4

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Grape Crumble Bars


3/4 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
1-1/2 cups unsifted all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 cups ready-to-eat all natural cereal or granola (with raisins and dates)
1 jar (10 oz.) Welch's Purple Grape Jelly


Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour, soda and salt and mix well. Stir in cereal. Press half the dough into a well-greased 13x9x2-inch pan. Break jelly with a fork and spread over dough in pan, up to 1/8 inch from the edges. With fingers, crumble the remaining dough over top. Bake at 400° about 20 minutes or until brown. Cool, then cut into 36 bars.

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Grapey Dressing

(Makes 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup Welch's 100% grape juice made from Concord grapes
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1/2 tsp. chopped fresh mint
1 tsp. grated fresh ginger (optional)
Salt to taste


Whisk ingredients together. Pour over mixed greens and salad toppings of choice.

*Recipe is courtesy of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and the National Grape Cooperative.

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Grape Jam Bread

2 cups prepared pancake flour
5 T. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup Welch’s Grape Jam
1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup shortening, melted
1 egg, slightly beaten

Mix flour and salt. Combine milk, egg, sugar and grape jam; add flour, stirring until just mixed; stir in shortening. Turn into greased loaf pan. Bake in moderate oven (350ºF), 1 hour. Makes 1 loaf, 8x4 inches.

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Grape Jelly-Pudding


1 1/4 cups Welch’s Grape Jelly
1 package vanilla pudding


Prepare pudding according to the directions on the package. Refrigerate until firm. Alternate layers of pudding and chilled jelly in dessert dishes. Makes 4 - 5 servings.

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Grape Juice Tapioca

2 1/2 cups Welch’s Grape Juice
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
3/4 cup sugar
Dash of salt

Combine ingredients in saucepan. Let stand about 5 minutes. Stir. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture comes to a boil. Pour into individual dessert glasses. Serve warm or chilled. Top with whipped cream, if desired. Serves 4 - 6.

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Grape Parfait Pie

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 T. lemon juice
1/3 cup sugar
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1 1/4 cups boiling Welch’s Grape Juice
1 – 9" baked pastry shell, cooled


Combine gelatin and sugar. Add boiling grape juice and stir to dissolve gelatin. Add lemon juice. Add ice cream by spoonfuls. Stir till melted. Chill until mixture mounds slightly when spooned. Turned into pastry shell. Chill till firm. Makes one, 9" pie.

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Grape Pinwheels


1 cup soft butter or margarine
2 3/4 cups flour
1 8-oz. package soft cream cheese
1/2 cup Welch’s Grape Jam
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tsp. vanilla sugar
1/8 tsp. salt


In a large bowl at medium speed, beat butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in 1/2 cup sugar, vanilla and salt. At low speed, gradually beat in flour until a ball forms. Divide dough into 2 portions. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. On lightly floured surface, roll each dough portion into a 14"x10" rectangle. Spread each with grape jam. Sprinkle with walnuts. Roll like a jelly roll. Wrap in waxed paper and chill at least 4 hours. Preheat over to 350ºF. Grease cookie sheet. Cut rolls into 1/2 inch slices. Dip one cut side in sugar. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

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Peanut Butter and Jam Muffins

2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup of peanut butter
1 cup milk
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup Welch's Grape Jam



In mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add peanut butter and mix until crumbly. Add milk, egg, and oil; mix just until blended. Pour half of the batter equally into paper-lined muffin tray. Spoon one tablespoon of Welch's Grape Jam into the center of each muffin. Cover with remaining batter. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-20 minutes, until lightly browned. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serving size: one dozen muffins.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Swirl Bundt Cake



2 1/2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 cup chunky-style peanut butter
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup dairy sour cream
1/2 cup Welch’s Grape Jelly


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place baking rack in bottom third of oven. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add peanut butter and vanilla, beating until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated. Beat in sour cream. Reduce mixer to lowest speed and gradually add flour mixture, mixing until just blended. Spoon half of the batter (about 3 cups) into greased 12 cup bundt pan. Dollop 3 T. of the jelly over batter avoiding edges of pan. Partially stir jelly into batter using a skewer or thin bladed knife. Spoon remaining batter into pan and dollop and swirl remaining jelly into batter. Bake for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Purple Ambrosia

(Makes 6 servings)
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 cups Welch's 100% grape juice made from Concord grapes
1 cup sour cream
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups assorted fruit, such as sliced banana, diced apples, and canned, drained pineapple chunks
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup toasted, shredded coconut



In small saucepan, soften gelatin in grape juice. Warm over low heat to dissolve. Pour into 8-inch cake pan; chill until firm. Meanwhile, mix together remaining ingredients, except coconut. Cut gelatin into cubes. Fold into fruit mixture. Refrigerate until serving time. Garnish with coconut.

*Recipe is courtesy of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and the National Grape Cooperative.

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Red Bubbles

3 cups raspberry sherbet, softened
1 - 12 oz. lemon-lime soda, chilled
2 bottles Welch's Sparkling Red Grape Juice Cocktail, chilled

In punch bowl, stir sherbet until if flows smoothly. Gently stir in Welch's Sparkling Red Grape Juice Cocktail and lemon-lime soda. If desired, float additional small scoops of sherbet on top. Serve immediately. Makes about 20 1/2 cup servings.

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Sparkling Fruit Soup

(Makes four 1/2 cup servings)
1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. grated lemon peel
Sugar or honey to taste
1/2 cup Welch's Sparkling Red Grape Juice Cocktail (made from Concord grapes)
Chilled fresh strawberry and lemon slices for garnish



Combine strawberries, cream, lemon juice, and lemon peel; blend until smooth. Sweeten to taste with sugar or honey. Chill thoroughly. Stir in sparkling grape juice. Serve in stemmed glasses or small bowls. Garnish with strawberry and lemon slices.

*Recipe is courtesy of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and the National Grape Cooperative.

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Sparkling Holiday Punch



2 bottles Welch's Sparkling White Grape Juice Cocktail, chilled
1 can (11.5 oz.) Welch's Frozen Concentrated Cranberry Juice Cocktail
3 cups cold water
3 cans (12 oz. each) ginger ale, chilled

In punch bowl, combine Sparkling White Grape Juice, Frozen Concentrated Cranberry Juice Cocktail and water. Gently stir in ginger ale. Float fruited ice ring made with sparkling juice and garnished with mint leaves. Serve immediately. Makes about 30 1/2-cup servings.

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Sweetheart Salmon Filets

(Makes 4 servings)
4 four to six ounce salmon filets*
1/4 cup flour
Salt and pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 cup Welch's 100% grape juice made from Concord grapes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp. dill
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1-2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
Lemons slices, for garnish
Parsley, for garnish


Dust salmon filets generously with mixture of flour, salt, and pepper to coat. Melt butter in broad skillet. Add filets; cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 10 minutes per side until filets are opaque or just beginning to flake in thickest part. Remove to warm plate. Deglaze pan with grape juice and broth, loosening browned particles. Stir in dill and half-and-half. Cook just until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper; add lemon juice to taste. To serve: spoon sauce over filets. Garnish with lemon slices and parsley.

*Can substitute chicken breast halves for salmon.

Recipe is courtesy of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation and the National Grape Cooperative.

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Thumb-Print Cookies

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 2/3 C unsifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts
Welch's Jams, Jellies or Spreads - any flavor


Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In large mixer bowl, combine shortening, sugar, egg, and vanilla; mix well. Stir together dry ingredients. Add to shortening mixture alternately with sour cream; mix well. Shape into 1 1/4 inch balls; roll in nuts. Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets. Press thumb in center of each ball; fill with jam. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 4 1/2 dozen.

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