The Oven-Baked Grape Chutney is truly special and definitely reminds us that summer is coming to an end. Since grapes are also a seasonal fruit, I recommend preparing it right away and storing it as a preserve, so you can enjoy it all year round. If you want to take a look at the process, in case you’ve never done it before, then click on Homemade Preserves. Delicious on all types of cheese, both soft and aged, and also very tasty spread on a slice of toasted bread. Don’t miss the moment, prepare it now.
Here are the links to some delicious preserves to make at this time of year, and to always have at hand:
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer, Autumn
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs seedless red grapes
- 1.8 oz red wine
- 2.8 oz white wine vinegar
- 2.8 oz sugar
- 2.1 oz extra virgin olive oil
- a pinch of salt
Tools
- 1 Baking dish
How to Prepare Oven-Baked Grape Chutney
Remove the grapes from the stem and place them in a bowl full of water, so that all the impurities soften.
Then rinse them under running water and dry them.
Place all the grapes inside a deep baking dish, add the red wine and extra virgin olive oil.
Add the sugar, salt, and white wine vinegar as well.
At this point, mix all the ingredients well and bake in a preheated oven at 356°F.
Cook for about an hour, or until the grapes are shriveled and the juice is reduced by at least half.
During cooking, the grapes will release their water, and it is this water that needs to reduce as much as possible until it becomes creamy.
Once the chutney is cooked, turn off the heat, let it cool, place it in an airtight jar, and store in the refrigerator, ready to use.
Serve your Oven-Baked Grape Chutney certainly on both soft and aged cheeses, as it will make them truly exceptional.
Tips, Variants, and Storage
The Chutney can be stored in the refrigerator for several days because it is rich in sugar and vinegar, but it should be sealed in a glass or ceramic airtight container.
You can also freeze it in portions, so you can use small amounts at a time, just when you need it.
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