Blueberry Grape Relish Recipes

BLUEBERRY-GRAPE RELISH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine blueberries, grapes, sugar, ginger, rosemary, and vinegar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer gently until grapes begin to break down, 15 to 20 minutes
• Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Let cool completely before using or storing.

CITRUS BLUEBERRY SALAD WITH ALMOND RELISH AND MINTED SUGAR

Steps:

• Put the almonds, sugar and mint in a food processor and pulse briefly to make a coarse streusel-like topping. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Combine the grapefruits and oranges in a large decorative bowl. Combine the reserved citrus juices in a small saucepan (you should have at least 2 cups, if you don't, add enough fresh orange or grapefruit juice to make up the difference). Add the honey and fresh ginger and bring to a boil. Cook until the mixture is reduced by half. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes. Remove the ginger and pour the mixture over the citrus. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
• Just before serving, stir in the blueberries. Top with the minted almond sugar and serve.

CRANBERRY GRAPE RELISH

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in heavy saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook stirring occasionally for 10 minutes until thick and shiny.
• Let cool thoroughly, then store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to one week.
• This is great served alongside roast pork, turkey or ham.
• Shelf Life: 1 week, refrigerated

BLUEBERRY GRAPE SALAD

Steps:

• Dissolve Jell-o in water.
• Add pineapple and pie filling.
• Pour into 9x13 inch glass dish and chill until set.
• Stir together cream cheese and sour cream.
• Add sugar and vanilla; blend well.
• Spread cream cheese mixture over chilled Jell-o.
• Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
• Chill.

FESTIVE FRESH BLUEBERRY AND CRANBERRY RELISH

Steps:

• Heat cranberries, blueberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and berries soften, about 15 minutes. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

BLUEBERRY SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, 1/4 cup of water, orange juice, and sugar. Stir gently, and bring to a boil.
• In a cup or small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water. Gently stir the cornstarch mixture into the blueberries so as not to mash the berries. Simmer gently until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the almond extract and cinnamon. Thin sauce with water if it is too thick for your liking.

GRAPE GELATIN WITH BLUEBERRIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, sprinkle 1 envelope unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, bring 1/4 cup water to a boil over medium-high. Pour over gelatin mixture; stir in grap juice.
• Divide blueberries evenly among four 6-ounce serving glasses; pour in gelatin mixture, pressing blueberries to submerge them completely.
• Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour (and up to 5 days, covered).

CRANBERRY GRAPE RELISH

Steps:

• In food processor, place grapes. Cover; process, with on-and-off pulses, until grapes are coarsely chopped, scraping bowl occasionally.
• In 3-quart saucepan, heat apple cider to boiling over medium-high heat. Boil about 12 minutes or until reduced to 1 cup. Add cranberries and half of the grapes. Cook over medium-high heat 8 minutes. Remove from heat; place cranberry mixture in medium bowl. Stir in lemon juice, orange peel, chopped orange and remaining grapes. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until well chilled. Serve with a slotted spoon, if desired.