Grape Relish

This grape relish is delightful as a colourful topper on crostini, and makes a wonderful accompaniment to meats and cheeses. Plus, it's simple to make and easy to serve. For the ultra-perfect offering, include a bowlful of relish on your buffet platter along with artfully arranged crostini, assorted cheeses, ham, pate, grape clusters and a mix of interesting mustards.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups  finely chopped red and green seedless california grapes
• 2  tablespoons  minced shallots
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh thyme
• 1  tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon  safflower oil or 1  teaspoon  vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1  baguette, sliced thinly

Directions

1. In a medium bowl combine the chopped grapes, shallot, thyme, sherry vinegar, sugar, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a small serving bowl and set aside. Makes 2 cups.
2. To make the crostini, preheat the oven to 350°F Spread baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast until crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool.