Pickled Grapes

Total Time Prep: 35 min. Process: 10 min.

Yield 4 pints

No sour grapes here! Easy to make and even easier to eat, pickled grapes are a versatile way to preserve fruit and add a savory surprise to your dishes.

Ingredients

5 cups seedless red grapes
4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches), halved
4 whole star anise
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons mustard seed
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups white wine vinegar
1 cup water
1 cup dry red wine
1-1/2 teaspoons canning salt

Directions

Pack grapes into 4 hot 1-pint jars to within 1-1/2 in. of the tops. Divide jalapenos, ginger, cinnamon, star anise, coriander seeds and mustard seed among jars.
In a large saucepan, combine brown sugar, vinegar, water, wine and canning salt. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 3 cups, 15-18 minutes.
Carefully ladle hot liquid over grape mixture in each jar, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot liquid. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
Place jars into canner, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 32 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

Most people don't think about grapes when creating a canned pickle recipe. The pickling liquid for these grapes includes red wine, vinegar and common pickling spices like coriander, mustard seeds and hot pepper; it also contains warm spices like cinnamon and star anise along with brown sugar. These flavor-packed grapes are unique and delicious on a fab antipasto, pickle or cheese tray. —Cheryl Perry, Hertford, North Carolina

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