Rosemary Roasted Grapes: a sweet and savory alternative to cranberry sauce this holiday season!
Cranberry sauce has never been my favorite. It’s either too tangy or too sweet. And often it’s made with so much sugar that you might as well be eating jam.
Rosemary Roasted Grapes, on the other hand, are naturally sweetened. Their skins keep all the flavor tucked inside, the grapes marinating in their own juicy goodness.
The grapes have the intensity of raisins without the chew, and the rosemary’s piney flavor greatly compliments their warm, honeyed flavor.
Though this is intended as an accompaniment to turkey, chicken, or what have you, if you’re like me you may end up popping them in your mouth like candy before it’s time for dinner. I mean, can you blame me?
Even though I don’t relate to references to Thanksgiving (I am Indian!) I can imagine cranberry sauce not be the most delicious. Its really one of those berries I have never warmed up to. Maybe because I didn’t know of its existence some years ago or its taste is just not my thing. These grapes on the other hand!
I tend to roast everything and anything I can get my hands on and this is genius I tell you…! Maybe if I tried it with some Indian spices??? Hmmm… 🙂
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Can these be frozen or must be eaten once cooked?
Hi Donna! The grapes tend to shrivel a bit once cooked so they might freeze with a slightly odd texture, but you could freeze them if you want!
LOVE THIS WITH LAMB AS WELL!
what a perfect flavor combo! Yum!
how simple and beautiful is this recipe?! and anything with rosemary always grabs my attention, so that doesn’t hurt either 🙂
Even though I don’t relate to references to Thanksgiving (I am Indian!) I can imagine cranberry sauce not be the most delicious. Its really one of those berries I have never warmed up to. Maybe because I didn’t know of its existence some years ago or its taste is just not my thing. These grapes on the other hand!
I tend to roast everything and anything I can get my hands on and this is genius I tell you…! Maybe if I tried it with some Indian spices??? Hmmm… 🙂
★★★★★
Oh my goodness, with Indian spices that would be incredible! Do let me know if you try that deliciousness out 🙂 Thank you Rakhee!
I love love love this idea! I am always on the hunt for savory uses for grapes, because they are just so good! Can’t wait to try this!