Cooked Grapes With Cream

Name: Cooked Grapes With Cream
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds seedless Red Flame grapes, stems removed (approximately 4 cups); 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon shredded mint leaves; 1 tablespoon Cognac or other brandy (optional); 1/2 cup sour cream

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds seedless Red Flame grapes, stems removed (approximately 4 cups)
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon shredded mint leaves
1 tablespoon Cognac or other brandy (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

1

Place grapes, vinegar and water in a stainless-steel saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2

Reduce heat to low, cover and cook gently for about 5 minutes.
3

The grapes will lose their red color and begin to crack open.
4

Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the lemon rind, lemon juice, honey and mint leaves.
5

When grapes are cooked, add them to lemon-honey mixture and stir well.
6

When cool, add the Cognac.
7

Serve in wine glasses, garnished with a spoonful of sour cream.