When grapes are in season, there’s a simple way to preserve their natural sweetness and enjoy them long after the harvest has ended: make your own homemade raisins.
Raisins are simply grapes that have been dried until most of their water has evaporated. As they lose moisture, their natural sugars become more concentrated, creating the sweet, chewy texture that makes raisins so popular in baking, breakfast recipes, and everyday snacks.
Although commercial raisins are often produced using specialized drying equipment, it’s possible to make them at home using fresh grapes,
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