Grape Caramel Sauce

DIRECTIONS

Combine 12 ounces of the grapes in a blender or food processor with the lemon juice, and puree.  Set aside.  Coarsely chop the remaining grapes.

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water, and bring to a boil, stirring a few times.  Simmer without stirring, brushing down the sides of the pot with a brush dipped in water if crystals start forming on the pot.  When the mixture has turned a deep golden brown, remove from the heat and whisk in the pureed grapes until a smooth sauce has formed.  Put back on the heat and simmer until mixture has reduced by 1/3 and forms a smooth, caramel sauce.  Whisk in the cream and salt; stir in the chopped remaining grapes and serve.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound green or red California grapes (divided)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup heavy cream (optional)
Large pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

Combine 12 ounces of the grapes in a blender or food processor with the lemon juice, and puree.  Set aside.  Coarsely chop the remaining grapes.

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water, and bring to a boil, stirring a few times.  Simmer without stirring, brushing down the sides of the pot with a brush dipped in water if crystals start forming on the pot.  When the mixture has turned a deep golden brown, remove from the heat and whisk in the pureed grapes until a smooth sauce has formed.  Put back on the heat and simmer until mixture has reduced by 1/3 and forms a smooth, caramel sauce.  Whisk in the cream and salt; stir in the chopped remaining grapes and serve.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

Notes

This is a Gluten-free recipe
This is a Vegetarian recipe

Servings

Serves 6

Nutritional Information

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 200; Protein 0 g; Carbohydrate 40 g; Fat 5 g (22% Calories from Fat); Saturated Fat 3 g (14% Calories from Saturated Fat); Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 60 mg; Fiber 1 g.