Grape Relish

Submitted by Nana Lee

"This seemed like a very unusual relish and quite colorful. Definitely a change from the ordinary appetizers for the holidays."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 5 cups

ingredients

• 1 lb red seedless grapes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1⁄2 ounces finely chopped pitted green olives (1/2 cup)
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1⁄4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh jalapeno chile
• 1⁄2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1⁄3 cup pine nuts (1 3/4 oz)

directions

1. Cut grapes in half vertically, the long way.
2. Toss grapes with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon oil in a bowl, then roast on a foil-lined baking sheet until shriveled, about 25 minutes.
3. Cool to room temperature on sheet on a rack.
4. Toss together grapes with remaining ingredients and remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
5. Spoon relish onto cheese crisps or other crackers and serve.