Wine Marinated Grapes Recipes

WINE MARINATED GRAPES

Steps:

• Break the bunch of grapes apart into little clusters.
• Combine white wine and sugar in a large bowl and stir to dissolve sugar. (The recipe says not to use an aluminum bowl.).
• Add in the grapes and lemon peel, and gently toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
• Transfer grapes to a serving tray or shallow bowl and sprinkle with rest of sugar.
• Optional: you can substitute the sprinkled sugar for a bit of fresh chopped rosemary.

SWEET ROASTED GRAPES

Steps:

• Serve these syrupy grapes with cheese for dessert: Grease an ovenproof skillet with 2 tablespoons butter. Add 1 pound seedless grapes and 3/4 cup walnuts; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Roast about 25 minutes in a 500 degree F oven. Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Simmer the juices with 1 tablespoon honey on the stove until syrupy, 6 to 7 minutes. Off the heat, add a squeeze of lemon juice and a pinch of pepper. Pour the syrup over the grapes.

CHAMPAGNE GRAPES

Steps:

• Cut grapes into small clusters of 2 to 4 grapes each. Pour Champagne into a plastic bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Add granulated sugar and zest; stir gently until sugar dissolves. Add grapes, cover and chill 8 hours. Pour off marinade. Dry grapes on a paper towel; sprinkle with superfine sugar and zest.