Steps

• Grapes in grappa is really quick to prepare. But first, a couple of operations are necessary: sterilizing the jars and washing and drying the grapes.

  The first operation is the longest of the two, but it is not very demanding because the boiling goes on its own without much assistance. The second is easy and fast but requires a pinch of patience if you decide to dry the grapes one by one as I did. 😊

  So:

  For the sterilization of jars (and lids), proceed in the usual way, the usual one for homemade jam jars: boil them in water in a pot on the stove for half an hour. If you want to speed up, you can use the microwave, filling them halfway with water, for 3 minutes. Some say it’s less effective, I don’t know. But in this case, since a strong alcohol is used, I think it can be done safely. (If you have more advice, let me know!).

  Wash the grapes and detach the berries from the bunch, being careful to leave the stem attached (cut it using the tip of the scissors).

  Dry the grapes with a clean cloth.

  

• At this point, there are only three simple and quick steps left: put the grapes in the jars, add the sugar, and pour the grappa until the grapes are completely covered. Done. 😀

  Well yes, then you need to close tightly with the lid (I shook the jar a bit to dissolve the sugar, otherwise it settles on the bottom) and store the jars in a sheltered place.

  And then be patient enough to wait a couple of months before tasting our delicious grapes in grappa.

  PS: these two jars of mine will be ready in November just in time for my son’s birthday, and since he will become an adult, I’ll allow him a portion! Who knows, maybe in this way, um… do you think he’ll start eating grapes? 🤭😅🤦‍♀️

  

• 1️⃣ For this first grapes in grappa of mine, I used white grappa, but I also have some juniper grappa at home that intrigues me quite a bit. Maybe I’ll try to make a jar, what do you say, does juniper grappa go well with it?

  2️⃣ In one of the two jars, I tried adding a clove. Just one, because my better half, whom I asked for opinion, wasn’t very keen on the idea, so I thought I’d try with one, to avoid risking that in two months the clove aroma is too strong. We’ll see, I’ll update you! 😉

• ☝ Warning: Grappa is a strong alcoholic beverage, so the grapes treated this way will have an alcoholic content. Grapes in grappa should be considered a dessert to be used in small quantities or as a topping for desserts and ice creams (and obviously is not suitable for children).

  I say goodbye by leaving you as always with the recipes of my colleagues. What have they decided to preserve? Mmmm I think fruits win!

  Daniela: Fig and Almond Jam with Brandy

  Elena: Spiced Pear Compote

  Franca: Quince Compote

  Milena: Sweet and Sour Onions by Paoletta

  Serena: Apricot Jam