Spiced Grapes Food

SPICED GRAPES

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, rum, lime juice, sugar, ginger, lime peel, cinnamon, cloves and salt in small saucepan; mix well. Bring mixture to boil then pour boiling mixture over grapes in medium bowl. Let mixture cool at room temperature. Add remaining fruit and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until thoroughly chilled. Remove cinnamon stick and cloves then spoon into individual glass bowls.
• Nutritional Stats: Calories 270; Protein 1.1g; Fat 0.6g; Calories from Fat 2%; Carbohydrate 58.3g; Cholesterol 0; Fiber 2.7g; Sodium 104mg.

SPICED GRAPES

Steps:

• Combine sugar and water in a saucepan; simmer over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and stir Chinese five-spice powder into sugar mixture.
• Pierce each grape all the way through using a fork. Add grapes and sugar mixture to a resealable bag; refrigerate, turning every few hours, until grapes are marinated, about 24 hours.

SPICED GRAPES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except grapes in a small saucepan and boil for two to three minutes.
• Pierce each grape two to three times with a sharp skewer or toothpick.
• Place grapes in a small bowl and cover with the syrup mixture.
• Refrigerate for 24 to 36 hours.
• Serve with cheese or nuts.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES AND PECANS

Steps:

• Combine all salad ingredients in bowl and mix well.
• This works great with rotisserie chicken from the deli counter!

SPICED CHICKEN AND GRAPE SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl whisk together the oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, coriander, and salt. Add the chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Marinate the chicken for 20 minutes. While the chicken is marinating, soak the skewers in water if wooden.
• Thread 4 pieces of the chicken and 4 grapes onto the skewers, alternating them. Spray a grill pan with cooking spray and preheat over a medium-high heat, or prepare an outdoor grill. Grill the chicken until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle with mint and serve with lemon wedges.

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.

HOT SPICED GRAPE JUICE

Steps:

• Add water if its too rich; sugar to taste.
• Heat and strain.

SPICED GRAPE JAM

Steps:

• Prepare jelly jars and seals by sterilizing them in boiling water.
• Remove grapes from stems; rinse and drain.
• Place grapes in a large heavy-bottomed pan and mash to break skins.
• Add remaining ingredients and bring to a full rolling boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and let boil gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Strain through a food mill or sieve.
• Put strained mixture back into the pan and bring back up to a simmer.
• Pack into sterilized jelly jars.
• Seal jars as directed by the manufacturer.

SHAKER SPICED GRAPE JUICE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Strain if necessary. Serve hot.

SPICY GUACAMOLE W/ GRAPES

Steps:

• Scoop out avocado flesh into a large bowl.
• Squeeze fresh limes over the avocado.
• Add next 5 ingredients and season with salt to taste.
• Mash gently with a fork to combine the flavors but leave it slightly chunky.
• *Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use, but do not make this too far in advance or it might turn brown.
• *To prevent browning, put the avocado pit back into the guacamole. For some reason this works.