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Easy Grape Compote
Amaze Guests with Cook time: 20 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes, plus cooling
Servings: 6
4 cups black or red California grapes

3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 strips fresh lemon peel
Great Grape Appetizers 2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon high-quality balsamic vinegar (optional)
In bowl of food processor, finely chop grapes and sugar using one-second
pulses. Transfer to deep, medium skillet or wide saucepan; stir in lemon peel,
salt and water. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Cover pan with lid,
reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 18 minutes until fruit is tender.
FAMILY FEATURES In small bowl, stir lemon juice and cornstarch then stir into grape
long with the delicious food, gift giving and cheer of the mixture with butter; simmer 6 minutes, or until desired consistency. Stir in
holiday season, getting together with friends and family vinegar, if desired. Serve warm or cool.
is also cherished. Whether it’s a cozy weekend dinner Cooled jam can be stored in cov ered glass jar in refrigerator up to
Awith friends or time for festive merrymaking, you can 2 weeks.
enhance any gathering with unique small plates and appetizers. Nutritional analysis per serving: 160 calories; 0 g protein; 41 g carbo-
Make the season special with California grapes, which are hydrates; 0 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 170 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.
abundant into January, as an ingredient in your favorite dishes or
by decorating with them for colorful pops of red, green and black.
If time is of the essence, they also offer an easy, fresh, healthy Smoked Chicken and Grape Bruschetta
snack or side dish that adds color and flavor to your table.
As a versatile ingredient that adds taste and visual appeal, Smoked Chicken and Preheat broiler to 550 F.
grapes can help you create memorable appetizers that will surprise Grape Bruschetta In small bowl, combine
and delight friends and family. For easy and delightful hors garlic, olive oil and salt. Set
d’oeuvres, turn to Tricolor Grape Pizza with Goat Cheese and Yield: 24 pieces aside. Slice baguette on bias
Thyme or Smoked Chicken and Grape Bruschetta, each offering 3 cloves garlic, minced into 1/2-inch thick slices. Brush
simple yet flavorful ways to please a crowd.Send guests home 1/2 cup extra-virgin baguette slices with garlic-oil
and place on cookie sheet. Toast
with Easy Grape Compote, or give it as a fun host or hostess olive oil in broiler about 1-2 minutes on
gift for friends and family, so they can enjoy a little taste of the 1/4 teaspoon salt each side until golden brown.
holidays even after all the excitement winds down. 1 French bread Remove from broiler.
Find more tasty appetizers, meals, desserts and more baguette On each bread slice, place
at grapesfromcalifornia.com. 8 ounces smoked about 1 tablespoon chicken
chicken breast breast and three grape halves
(1 3/4 cups), then top with 2 tablespoons
Tricolor Grape Pizza with Goat Cheese and Thyme shredded or cut into grated cheese.
bite-size strips
Place cookie sheet about
Prep time: 20 minutes 1 1/2 cups red, green or 8 inches away from broiler
Cook time: 10 minutes black seedless and broil 2-3 minutes until
Servings: 6 California grapes, cheese is melted and bubbly.
1 pound prepared pizza dough halved Place on serving platter and
flour 12 ounces fontina, port sprinkle with snipped chives
2 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil salute or Monterey and pepper.
2 cups halved green, red and black California grapes Jack cheese, grated Nutritional analysis per
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon chives, serving: 125 calories; 7 g
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts snipped protein; 9 g fat (68% calories
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 teaspoon freshly from fat); 3 g carbohydrates;
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese ground black 24 mg cholesterol; less than 1 g
freshly ground pepper, to taste pepper fiber; 154 mg sodium. Easy Grape Compote
Position rack in bottom of oven and place inverted baking sheet on
top of rack; heat oven to 500 F.
On lightly floured surface, press pizza dough into 10-inch round
circle and cover with towel while preparing toppings. Festive, Fruitful Decor
Sprinkle large baking sheet lightly with flour. Stretch pizza
dough into oval, about 14-by-10 inches, and place on sheet. Naturally beautiful, fresh grapes make for an easy, classic way to decorate for the
Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with grapes, thyme and walnuts. holidays. Consider these ways to enhance your home and table:
Place baking sheet on top of sheet already in oven and bake n Drape bunches of red, green and black grapes in decorative bowls and alternate
until crust is bubbling and golden, 8-10 minutes. with candles for dazzling centerpieces.
Remove pizza from oven. Sprinkle with goat cheese and n Fill a flower vase with grapes and water for color and texture to complement and
support the flowers in the arrangement.
Parmesan. Season with pepper, to taste. Transfer pizza to board, n Bedazzle your ham or turkey platter with small bunches of grapes and fresh herbs.
cut into pieces and serve warm. n Accent a perfectly cooked steak with grape rosemary skewers for a colorful,
Nutritional analysis per serving: 350 calories; 10 g protein; 47 g fragrant sidekick.
carbohydrates; 14 g fat (36% calories from fat); 2.5 g saturated fat n Adorn dessert plates and trays with sugar-frosted grapes to add a special sparkle.
(6% calories from saturated fat); 5 mg cholesterol; 580 mg sodium;
1 g fiber. Tricolor Grape Pizza with Goat Cheese and Thyme