Quick Pickled Grapes Recipes

PICKLED GRAPES WITH JICAMA AND CELERY SEED

Steps:

• In a large, nonreactive saucepan, combine the vinegars, grape juice, white and brown sugars, celery seed, turmeric, mustard seed, cloves, and salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 3 minutes, stirring several times to dissolve the sugars.
• Remove from the heat, add all the remaining ingredients, and mix well to combine. Cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate. These pickles will keep, covered and refrigerated, for 2 to 3 months.

PICKLED GRAPES

Steps:

• Mix the vinegar, sugars, coriander, cinnamon and cloves together in a saucepan. Boil over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the ginger and jalapenos. Add the grapes and allow to sit at least 1 hour or preferably, overnight. Use the grapes in your next chicken or fruit salad.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH QUICK-PICKLED GRAPES, FENNEL, PEAR AND BRIE

Steps:

• To assemble the salad: add the arugula to a large serving bowl. Top with the brie, fennel, pear and grapes. Top with the dressing and toss to combine.
• Add the vinegar and 1 cup of water to a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn off the heat and add the grapes. Let the grapes sit in the warm liquid for 20 minutes and then drain. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Add the vinegar, olive oil, mustard and a pinch each of salt and pepper to a jar, secure the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify. Set aside until ready to dress the salad.

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.

PICKLED GRAPES

Steps:

• Remove stems and discard any grapes that aren't firm and unblemished. Place grapes in a quart-size mason jar and set aside.
• Combine vinegar, water, sugar, red onion, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, star anise pod, and allspice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until onion is softened, about 10 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and cool for 15 minutes.
• Carefully pour cooled liquid over grapes and gently swirl jar to incorporate spices. Cover jar and refrigerate 1 day before eating.