Recipes

Pickled Grapes

Chef Jason Bangerter

DATE: Friday, August 31st, 2012

Ingredients

½ lb (250 g) seedless green grapes (about 1-1/2 cups/375 mL)

4 sprigs tarragon

1 cup (250 mL) good quality white wine or champagne vinegar

1 tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar

Pinch of salt

Preparation

Wash and dry the grapes well; place in a 2-cup (500 mL) sterilized canning jar and add the tarragon.

In a small saucepan, bring vinegar and sugar to a boil; add a pinch of salt. Pour liquid over grapes to cover. Seal the jar and refrigerate. The grapes will be ready in 3 weeks.

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