Here in the South, muscadines and scuppernongs are a special sweet treat enjoyed by many. These "grapes" grow wild and some folks (like us) plant their own vines to enjoy. The don't usually make it into the house because they are eaten on the way. Ever since the girls were young, we have called them "Granny grapes" because Granny had a huge arbor that was loaded with scuppernongs.
Scuppernongs on our vines
There is a difference between muscadines and scuppernongs. I have always heard "All scuppernongs are muscadines but not all muscadines are scuppernongs". "Scuppernongs" are from the muscadine family and are a greenish brown color when ripe. The typical "muscadine" is dark purple in color.
Muscadines from the local Farmer's market
Fun fact- How we eat a muscadine:
Place the grape with the stem scar facing upward in your mouth and bite the grape. The pulp (with seeds) and juice will burst through the thick skin into your mouth. The thicker skin is discarded. Many love to eat the skin as well ( we don't).
Whether it is straight off the vine or in homemade jelly or pies, these are a true southern treat.
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