Grape Relish Recipes

GRAPE RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the chopped grapes, shallot, thyme, sherry vinegar, sugar, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a small serving bowl and set aside. Makes 2 cups.
• To make the crostini, preheat the oven to 350°F Spread baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

GRAPE RELISH

Steps:

• Cut grapes in half vertically, the long way.
• Toss grapes with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon oil in a bowl, then roast on a foil-lined baking sheet until shriveled, about 25 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature on sheet on a rack.
• Toss together grapes with remaining ingredients and remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
• Spoon relish onto cheese crisps or other crackers and serve.

GRAPE RELISH

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine the chopped grapes, shallot, thyme, sherry vinegar, sugar, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a small serving bowl and set aside. Makes 2 cups.

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 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.

BALSAMIC STEAK WITH RED GRAPE RELISH

Steps:

• Place steak in a shallow dish; add 1/2 cup vinaigrette and turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss grapes with green onions and cheese., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 4-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Cut steak into thin slices. Serve with grape relish and remaining vinaigrette.

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.

CHEDDAR CRISPS WITH ROASTED GRAPE RELISH

Steps:

• Make Cheddar crisps:
• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
• Blend Cheddar, flour, and cayenne in a food processor until combined well. Add butter and blend until dough starts to clump, about 30 seconds. Turn out onto work surface and gently knead until combined well. Using palms of your hands, roll dough into a 3/4-inch-thick rope (about 20 inches long). Cut rope into 24 equal pieces and press each piece onto bottom and halfway up side of a muffin cup.
• Bake until golden and slightly puffed in centers, about 10 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then invert onto rack to cool completely. Leave oven on.
• Make grape relish:
• Toss grapes with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon oil in a bowl, then roast on a foil-lined baking sheet until shriveled, about 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature on sheet on a rack.
• Toss together grapes, olives, celery, onion, jalapeño, garlic, zest, vinegar, pine nuts, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Spoon relish onto cheese crisps and serve immediately.

APPLE & GRAPE CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Toast the cumin and coriander seeds in a dry frying pan until aromatic. Tip into a mortar and coarsely grind with the pestle. Toast the mustard seeds in the same pan until they start to pop, then add to the other spices. Tip the spices into a large pan with the chillies, onions, ginger and vinegar. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins until the onions are softened.
• Add the chopped apples, grapes, sugar and 1 tsp salt, and bring to the boil, stirring. Boil hard, stirring from time to time, for about 15-25 mins until the mixture is thick and pulpy.
• Pot into warm sterilised jars (see tip, below), seal and label. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year.