Grapes in Port Wine Sauce

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"During fall and holiday entertaining, desserts often command the spotlight. For inspiration, use the beautiful, vibrant colours of autumn to inspire unique desserts."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 cup port wine
• 1 (2 inch) 1/2-inch strip orange peel
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 cups seedless california grapes

directions

1. Combine wine, orange peel, cinnamon stick and honey in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve honey. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup (80ml), about 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Using a slotted spoon, remove the orange peel and cinnamon stick and discard. Stir in grapes. Allow to sit, stirring occasionally, for at least an hour or up to two hours at room temperature, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
3. Serve over ice cream, frozen yogurt or in a small dish on its own, with biscotti.