Pickled Grapes

These pickled grapes in a sweet and savory brine are a great homemade snack and perfect alone or with grilled meats, sandwiches, and cheese boards.

• 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 star anise pod
• 1 pound seedless red grapes
• 1 cup raw sugar
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
• 1 whole allspice
• 1.5 cups apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 small red onion, cut into slivers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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 2

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

Step 3

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