Pickled Grapes

These fun and unique pickled grapes are delicious! They're a stunning side to grilled meats, sandwiches, cheese boards, or great even just straight out of the jar. Store grapes in the refrigerator for one week.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 ½ cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 star anise pod
• ½ small red onion, cut into slivers
• 1 pound seedless red grapes
• 1 cup raw sugar
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
• 1 whole allspice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Remove stems and discard any grapes that aren't firm and unblemished. Place grapes in a quart-size mason jar and set aside.

Step 2

Combine vinegar, water, sugar, red onion, mustard seeds, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, star anise, 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.

Step 3

Carefully pour cooled liquid over grapes and gently swirl the jar to incorporate spices. Cover the jar and refrigerate 1 day before eating.