Source: Alena Kos, AdobeStockEveryone knows about various grape beverages, especially alcoholic ones. But that's far from the only thing you can make with this berry. Moreover, there are many grape varieties with different tastes – ideal conditions for culinary experiments. We're sharing a selection of the best recipes for baked goods, desserts, salads, appetizers, and winter preserves!
1. Grape Pie
Source: dzen.ruIt's best to cut large grapes in half, while small ones can be left whole.
You will need: 400 g grapes, 300 g flour, 200 ml milk, 2 eggs, 10 g baking powder, 100 g sugar, 40 ml vegetable oil.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy. Add oil, then half of the flour, and then milk. Sift in the remaining flour with baking powder, add half of the grapes to the batter, and pour it into a baking dish. Arrange the remaining grapes on top. Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Pickled Grapes
Source: uspeh-dacha.ruSurprisingly reminiscent of olives in taste!
You will need: 1 kg grapes, 3 bay leaves, 10 black peppercorns, 6 cloves, 1.5 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 1 liter water, 1 tsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 70 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Pour boiling water over the grapes for 1 minute and drain them in a colander. Place them in sterilized jars and add all the spices. Boil water with sugar and salt, add vinegar, pour over the grapes, and seal with lids.
3. Avocado and Grape Salad
Source: AdobeStockThis salad is prepared in just a few minutes but is worthy of even a festive table.
You will need: 1 cucumber, 1/2 avocado, 2 sprigs parsley, 100 g grapes, 30 g lettuce, 30 g arugula, 20 g walnuts, 1 tsp wine vinegar, 1 tsp grainy mustard, 1 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Chop the walnuts and parsley, roughly chop all ingredients, and mix the salad. Combine olive oil, wine vinegar, and mustard for the dressing.
4. Sour Cream Jelly with Grapes
Source: pinterest.comA simple, yet very impressive and delicious dessert.
You will need: 450-500 g grapes, 400 g sour cream, 1 can condensed milk, 25 g gelatin, 70 ml water.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in water according to package instructions. Whisk sour cream until fluffy, gradually pour in condensed milk (continuing to whisk), add gelatin, and whisk again. Place grapes in a mold, pour the sour cream mixture over them, and refrigerate until set.
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5. Grape and Apple Compote
Source: pinterest.comIf desired, add a sprig of mint towards the end of cooking.
You will need: 3 apples, 350 g grapes, 300 g sugar, 3 liters water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and cook for 1 minute. Add grapes and sliced apples. Simmer the compote for 10 minutes with the lid on.
6. Tuscan Grape Pie
Source: za-edoy.ruThe classic recipe traditionally uses wine grape varieties.
You will need: 1.5 kg grapes, 500 g flour, 12 g fresh yeast, 250 ml water, 50 ml olive oil, 5 g salt, 200 g sugar, spices and aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast, a spoon of sugar, and a few spoons of flour in warm water. Leave the resulting starter in a warm place for 30 minutes. Add oil, spices, salt, and sugar. Mix and pour the starter into the sifted flour.
Knead the dough thoroughly and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour. Then divide the dough in half and roll out two rectangles. Generously spread grapes on the first layer, sprinkle with spices, cover with the second layer, and again spread grapes. Sprinkle with spices and sugar.
Bake the pie for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius, basting it a couple of times with the dripping grape juice. Let it cool in the same juice for several hours.
7. Grape Jam
Source: pro-dacha.comIt's most convenient to make it from seedless Kishmish grapes or other small seedless varieties.
You will need: 400 g grapes, 200 g sugar, 10 g vanilla sugar, 500 ml water.
Preparation: Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer the grapes for 15 minutes over low heat and seal in sterilized jars.
8. Cheese Spread with Grapes
Source: dzen.ruAn interesting variation of that classic processed cheese salad.
You will need: 3 eggs, 100 g grapes, 2 processed cheese spreads, 1 clove garlic, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil and grate the eggs, grate the processed cheese spreads in the same way, and mince the garlic. Dress the mixture with mayonnaise and fold in the chopped grapes.
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9. Chicken and Grape Salad
Source: simpleslim.ruFor variety, you can add a handful of nuts or dried cranberries.
You will need: 1 chicken fillet, 1-2 apples, 1/2 red onion, 150 g grapes, 1 green onion stalk, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the chicken until cooked and dice it along with the apples. Chop both types of onion, add grapes, and dress the salad with mayonnaise.
10. Grape Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruThick grape jam, excellent with toast, pancakes, or crepes.
You will need: 2 kg grapes, 500 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the grapes with sugar, let stand for several hours, then bring to a boil. Cook the grapes for 25-35 minutes over low heat until soft, strain through a sieve, and bring the jam to a boil again. Cook for another half hour until desired thickness and seal in sterilized jars.
11. Cottage Cheese Mannik with Grapes
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruThis baked good is not only a treat for tea but also a great family breakfast.
You will need: 300 g full-fat cottage cheese, 200 g grapes, 180 g sugar, 160 g semolina, 100 g 20% sour cream, 3 eggs, 10 g vanilla sugar, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch baking soda.
Preparation: Separate egg whites from yolks. Blend cottage cheese, sour cream, yolks, and both types of sugar until smooth. Add semolina and let the mixture sit for 40 minutes. Add baking powder and then gently fold in the egg whites, whipped to stiff peaks. Pour half of the batter into a mold, arrange grapes, and pour the remaining batter over them. Bake the mannik for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Chocolate-Covered Grapes
Source: mirtesen.ruFor convenience, you can make them on skewers or toothpicks.
You will need: 200 g seedless grapes, 100 g chocolate.
Preparation: Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Using a toothpick, dip grapes one by one into the chocolate and place them on parchment paper until set.
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13. Banana and Grape Smoothie
Source: postila.ruYou can also add a little honey, Jerusalem artichoke syrup, or agave syrup.
You will need: 1-2 bunches green grapes, 3 kiwis, 1 banana, 4 sprigs mint.
Preparation: Peel and chop the fruits, pick the mint leaves from the sprigs, and separate the grapes. Blend the smoothie until smooth.
14. Smoked Chicken and Grape Salad
Source: imghub.ruInstead of chicken, you can use ham – it will also be delicious.
You will need: 400 g smoked chicken, 100-150 g grapes, 30 g celery stalks, 20 g green onions, 50 g hard cheese, 50 ml mayonnaise, 50 ml yogurt, 10 ml lemon juice, 10 g Dijon mustard.
Preparation: Grate the cheese on a coarse grater, chop the celery and green onions. Dice the smoked chicken and add grapes. Mix the dressing ingredients and dress the salad with it.
15. Canapés with Cheese and Grapes
Source: AdobeStockA foolproof appetizer on skewers for a home buffet.
You will need: 100 g Camembert, 1 pear, 1 bunch grapes.
Preparation: Cut Camembert into pieces, and the pear into thin slices. Separate the grapes from the bunch and artfully arrange everything on skewers.
16. Puff Pastry Tart with Grapes
Source: dzen.ruThe quickest recipe for baked goods using ready-made dough.
You will need: 150 g mixed grapes, 250 g puff pastry, 2 tbsp sugar, 50 g walnuts, 30 g butter, cinnamon.
Preparation: Roll out the puff pastry, place it in a tart pan, and brush with melted butter. Tightly arrange the grapes and sprinkle everything with cinnamon, sugar, and chopped walnuts. Bake the tart for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
17. Tiffany Salad with Grapes
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruFor this recipe, it's advisable to use larger grapes.
You will need: 500 g chicken fillet, 4 eggs, 1 onion, 100 g hard cheese, 100 g walnuts, 100 g grapes, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil chicken fillet and eggs in advance. Mince the onion, grate the cheese, and cut the grapes in half. Shred the chicken, grate the eggs on a coarse grater, and mix with 100-150 g mayonnaise. Layer half of the chicken, half of the onion, half of the walnuts, half of the cheese, and half of the eggs. Repeat the layers, and top with grapes.
18. Grape Sauce for Winter
Source: ok.ruHere, ripe and not greenish grapes are essential.
You will need: 2 kg grapes, 400 g sugar, 400 ml white wine vinegar, 5 g ground ginger, 2.5 g ground cloves, 1 tsp ground pepper, 10 g garlic, 5 g chili pepper.
Preparation: Crush and strain the grapes through a sieve. Bring the resulting puree to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes over low heat, stirring. Pour in vinegar, add sugar, minced garlic, chili, and all spices. Simmer the sauce for another half hour, stirring. Seal it in sterilized jars.
19. Spinach and Grape Smoothie
Source: about-tea.ruA refreshing smoothie based on green tea.
You will need: 400 g grapes, 1 apple, 1 pear, 70 g spinach, 150 ml green tea, honey.
Preparation: Peel and chop the fruits, wash the grapes and spinach. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend the smoothie until smooth.
20. Grape and Oatmeal Muffin
Source: pinterest.comA tender yogurt muffin that will delight with its original taste and texture.
You will need: 200 ml yogurt, 40 g rolled oats, 200 g grapes, 2 eggs, 180 g sugar, 200 g flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, cinnamon, spices.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and add yogurt. Separately mix all dry ingredients and combine both mixtures. Mix grapes with a spoon of flour and fold them into the batter. Pour the batter into a mold and bake the muffin for 45-60 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.