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.

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.

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

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.

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.
• 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.