If you'd like dazzling deliciousness at one of your holiday
parties this season, you need look no further than this decadent, easy, make-ahead
dessert. All it takes is a little advance preparation, and you will have an unforgettable
dessert that your guests will be raving about. This grape compote
is an amazingly delicious topping for ice cream, pound cakes, and even blintzes
at brunch. It's simple to put together, keeps for 5-7 days when covered
and stored in the refrigerator, and only needs a slight warming before use. If
you want to make it sinfully delicious, drizzle a bit of dark chocolate syrup
on top and your guests will swoon.
Black Grape Compote
Adapted from epicurious.com
2 star anise pods
3 cups Melissa’s Organic Black Grapes
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice
Pinch of salt
2 star anise pods
3 cups Melissa’s Organic Black Grapes
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh Meyer lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of cloves
1 T. unsalted butter
Bring star anise, grapes, sugar, lemon juice, and spices to a boil in a large skillet, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grapes burst and mixture is syrupy, 10-15 minutes. Discard star anise; whisk in 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Cool.
1 T. unsalted butter
Bring star anise, grapes, sugar, lemon juice, and spices to a boil in a large skillet, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until grapes burst and mixture is syrupy, 10-15 minutes. Discard star anise; whisk in 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Cool.
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