pickled-grapes

DIRECTIONS

For pickled grape clusters: Place grapes in several large clusters into large bowl. Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, cloves and pepper flakes in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir just until the sugar has dissolved and pour over the grapes. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Place into serving dish of choice, and serve with the cheese and crackers or bread.

For more intense flavor: Remove grapes from stems. With a sharp paring knife, cut an X in the stem end of each grape. Divide between 3 pint-size canning jars. Make pickling sauce according to directions, then pour over the grapes in each jar. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.

Ingredients

1 pound green, red or black seedless California grapes, cut into medium size clusters on stem, rinsed
1 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
Large pinch red pepper flakes

DIRECTIONS

For pickled grape clusters: Place grapes in several large clusters into large bowl. Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, cloves and pepper flakes in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir just until the sugar has dissolved and pour over the grapes. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Place into serving dish of choice, and serve with the cheese and crackers or bread.

For more intense flavor: Remove grapes from stems. With a sharp paring knife, cut an X in the stem end of each grape. Divide between 3 pint-size canning jars. Make pickling sauce according to directions, then pour over the grapes in each jar. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.

Notes

Accompaniments

Wedge of Manchego or sharp cheddar
Multigrain crackers or toasted baguette slices

This is a Vegan recipe
This is a Gluten-free recipe
This is a Low-sodium recipe
This is a Vegetarian recipe
This is a Dairy-free recipe

Servings

3 pints

Serving Suggestions

Serve with cheese and crackers or bread.

Nutritional Information

Nutritional analysis per 1/3 cup serving: Calories 156; Protein .2 g; Carbohydrate 10.2 g; Fat .06 g; 1.2% Calories from Fat; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 28 mg; Fiber .3 g.