Pickled grapes with basil and garlic

12 servings

60 minutes

Marinated grapes with basil and garlic is an amazing combination of sweet, spicy, and a hint of acidity. This recipe comes from European cuisine, where experiments with marinades reveal new facets of familiar ingredients. Grapes infused with the aroma of fragrant pepper, cloves, and garlic gain a piquant flavor, while fresh basil adds refreshing notes. The appetizer pairs perfectly with meat and cheese platters and can adorn a festive table with its unusual taste. Thanks to vinegar and spices, the grapes become rich and vibrant, turning each berry into a little gastronomic adventure. This recipe is not just a method of preparation but an art of balancing flavors that will surely delight lovers of unique combinations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 42
• Proteins: 0.4g
• Fats: 0.2g
• Carbohydrates: 10.4g

Ingredients

• Green grapes: 500 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Black allspice: 5 pc
• Salt: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 tbsp
• Green basil: to taste
• Vinegar 9%: 1 tbsp
• Carnation: 3 pc

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Wash and sterilize 0.5-liter jars thoroughly using a convenient method.

3. Fill a pot with about 0.25 liters of water for each 0.5-liter jar and put it on the fire.

4. Wash the grapes well under running water.

5. Separate the grapes from the stem. Remove the spoiled grapes.

6. Wash garlic and basil well under running water, then dry. Place 2 cloves of garlic, basil leaves to taste, 5 allspice berries, and 3 cloves in the bottom of the prepared jar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Green basil:  to taste
   • Black allspice: 5 piece
   • Carnation: 3 pieces

7. Place the prepared grapes in the jar, pressing down slightly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green grapes: 500 g

8. Carefully pour boiling water into the jar with grapes.

9. Cover the jar of grapes with a metal lid, but do not seal it and leave it for about 20 minutes.

10. Pour the water from the jar back into the pot. Add an additional 50 ml of water for a 0.5-liter jar. Bring to a boil.

11. Add salt and sugar to boiling water, boil for another 5 minutes. Before turning off, pour vinegar into the marinade.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt: 4 g
    • Sugar: 2 tablespoons
    • Vinegar 9%: 1 tablespoon

12. Carefully pour the hot marinade into the jar. Seal the jar with a lid or screw on a metal cap. Turn it upside down to ensure the lid is well sealed.

13. Wrap the jar of compote with a blanket or towel

14. Leave to cool completely. Store the prepared pickled grapes in a cool place.