Oven Dried Grapes Food

OVEN-DRIED GRAPES

Steps:

• Place a bunch of seedless red grapes on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 225 degrees oven until very soft and shriveled, about 8 hours. Let cool, then refrigerate 1 hour or, in a container, up to a week.

ROASTED GRAPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Put the grapes on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil. Roast until the grapes burst and get soft, wilted and a little charred, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Serve on peanut butter toast or crostini with cream cheese, or add them to a salad. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

OVEN DRIED GRAPE OR CHERRY TOMATOES - AKA SUN DRIED

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Add one layer of grape or cherry tomatoes, sprinkle with salt and fresh herbs if desired.
• Roast in a 200° F oven for about 2 hours.
• Watch carefully through the oven window. Try NOT to open the door as you will let out the heat and increase the cooking time.
• Tomatoes vary in size so the time is approximate. When they are shriveled and getting dry, remove them and allow them to cool. A little more moisture will evaporate.
• Return to the oven if you feel they need to cook more. Note the amount of time so that you have it for future reference.
• Store in a loosely sealed zip top bag in the refrigerator for a few days. Then seal tightly and store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.

OVEN-DRIED GRAPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Spread the grapes out onto 2 baking sheets. Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the grapes from the oven and season with the salt and pepper to taste. Bake until the grapes shrink to about one-quarter of their original size but remain plump and juicy, about 1 hour longer. Let the grapes cool on the baking sheets. Place in a container and refrigerate.