Spiced Grapes Recipes

SPICY PICKLED GRAPES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the first 11 ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until sugar is dissolved, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Place grapes in a large bowl; add pickling liquid. Refrigerate, covered, at least 12 hours before serving.

SPICED GRAPES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except grapes in a small saucepan and boil for two to three minutes.
• Pierce each grape two to three times with a sharp skewer or toothpick.
• Place grapes in a small bowl and cover with the syrup mixture.
• Refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours.
• Serve with cheese or nuts.

SPICED GRAPES

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, rum, lime juice, sugar, ginger, lime peel, cinnamon, cloves and salt in small saucepan; mix well. Bring mixture to boil then pour boiling mixture over grapes in medium bowl. Let mixture cool at room temperature. Add remaining fruit and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled. Remove cinnamon stick and cloves then spoon into individual glass bowls.
• Nutritional Stats: Calories 270; Protein 1.1g; Fat 0.6g; Calories from Fat 2%; Carbohydrate 58.3g; Cholesterol 0; Fiber 2.7g; Sodium 104mg.

SPICED CHICKEN AND GRAPE SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl whisk together the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, and salt. Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Marinate the chicken for 20 minutes. While the chicken is marinating, soak the skewers in water if wooden.
• Thread 4 pieces of the chicken and 4 grapes onto the skewers, alternating them. Spray a grill pan with cooking spray and preheat over a medium-high heat, or prepare an outdoor grill. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle with mint and serve with lemon wedges.

SPICED GRAPE JAM

Steps:

• Prepare jelly jars and seals by sterilizing them in boiling water.
• Remove grapes from stems; rinse and drain.
• Place grapes in a large heavy-bottomed pan and mash to break skins.
• Add remaining ingredients and bring to a full rolling boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and let boil gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Strain through a food mill or sieve.
• Put strained mixture back into the pan and bring back up to a simmer.
• Pack into sterilized jelly jars.
• Seal jars as directed by the manufacturer.

HOT SPICED CONCORD GRAPE JUICE

Steps:

• In a medium stockpot, combine Concord grape juice, cardamom pods, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer the mixture until the juice becomes infused with the spices, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately, or keep warm until ready to serve.

SPICED APPLE-GRAPE JUICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the grape juice, apple juice and water. Place the cinnamon, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add to the pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until flavors are blended. Discard spice bag. Serve warm in mugs.