Caramelized Grapes in Vino Cotto

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Adapted from an online recipe submitted by “kukla”
found in www.grouprecipes.com

Ingredients

2 cups of black seedless table grapes (halved)
2 cups green seedless table grapes (halved)
2 tablespoons of Vino Cotto di Montillo
2 tablespoons brown sugar
crème fraiche or mascarpone cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven or grill to 500°F (250°C).

2. Mix the vino cotto and brown sugar together.

3. Gently fold the grapes into the mixture until well coated.

4. Transfer to a flame-proof dish and place in the oven or grill for about 10 minutes or until slightly caramelized. Be careful not to overcook the syrup.

5. As a dessert, serve with crème fraiche on the side (or mascarpone cheese). As a condiment, instead of cranberry or apple sauces, serve beside chicken or pork.

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