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    Home » Type » Side Dishes

    Roasted Grapes with Shallots & Thyme

    Published: Oct 31, 2010 · Modified: Apr 15, 2022 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 52 Comments

    Grapes have always been one of my favorite fruits.  I remember as a kid in summertime I used to love freezing them.  Cool and refreshing, yes, but also so incredibly sweet (if you’ve ever had ice wine, you’ll know what I mean).  Roasting also brings out grapes’ natural sweetness.  I serve my roasted grapes with pan-seared chicken cutlets and thyme-buttered orzo, for a delicious take on the classic chicken with grapes.  It goes to show, grapes can be much more than a snack or a pretty addition to a cheese platter.

    A Couple Ideas for Variations:  Just a couple things I want to mention.  I used thyme (not only because it goes so well, but also because I seriously love it), but I also think tarragon would be great in this dish.  Also, I deglaze the pan with a little red wine vinegar, but if you prefer you can use red wine instead.  To do so, omit the sugar and add a splash (maybe ¼ c cup or so) of red wine (off the flame), then cook until reduced by half and proceed with the recipe.  Oh, one last thing…it might be fun to try a green grape variation with white wine vinegar (or whine wine) and maybe some fennel, in which case I would definitely go with tarragon to accent the licorice-y flavor of fennel (and maybe serve it with pan-seared or poached fish!).  Ok, I’m pretty excited now.  ;) Roasted Grapes with Shallots & Thyme

    (Yield:  2 servings)

    4 oz (about 8 small) shallots or pearl onions

    1 teaspoon olive oil

    1 teaspoon butter

    1 teaspoon sugar

    1 TB red wine vinegar

    2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

    9 oz (about 1 ½ c) seedless red grapes, rinsed and drained

    Salt and pepper

    Prepared thyme-buttered orzo (for serving)

    Pan-seared chicken cutlets (for serving)

    Preheat oven to 325F.  Peel shallots (or pearl onions) by cutting off the stem end, then carefully using a sharp paring knife to remove the papery outer layer.  Put the oil and butter in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium heat; when the butter is melted, add the shallots and sauté until starting to brown (about 7 minutes), stirring occasionally.  Turn off heat and add the sugar and vinegar (which will bubble vigorously); once the vinegar stops bubbling, add the thyme and grapes.  Add a pinch of salt and pepper and give everything a stir.  Roast for about 25 minutes (stirring occasionally), until the shallots are tender and golden caramel-colored in places, and the grapes are soft but still hold their shape.

    Serve the roasted grapes and shallots alongside orzo and pan-seared chicken cutlets, if desired.

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    1. Priscilla - She's Cookin' says

      November 04, 2010 at 9:29 pm

      Now this is a winner of a chicken dinner! Roasted grapes, oh my. Brilliant flavor combinations - thyme is my favorite herb.

      Reply
    2. Karen says

      November 04, 2010 at 1:22 pm

      What a great idea! I've never roasted grapes before. I can only imagine the flavor of these, especially with the shallots and thyme. I'll definitely keep this recipe in mind.

      Reply
    3. zerrin says

      November 04, 2010 at 11:56 am

      A lovely presentation! I love the combination of grapes and shallots, they look very much alike in the last photo. And I'm sure they pair very well with chicken.

      Reply
    4. Magic of Spice says

      November 03, 2010 at 1:21 pm

      I freeze my grapes too...love them in the summer that way :)
      I could definitely see doing this dish with a poached fish, and I love tarragon so I would go there :)
      Beautiful looking dish...also, love your "splash of wine" idea...1/4 cup or so ;0

      Reply
    5. blackbookkitchendiaries says

      November 02, 2010 at 2:42 pm

      this dish looks very elegant. thank you for sharing this.

      Reply
    6. Biren @ Roti n Rice says

      November 02, 2010 at 9:51 am

      We love grapes and my boys used to freeze them too. I have never tried roasting them but it sounds like a wonderful idea.

      Reply
    7. Cajun Chef Ryan says

      November 02, 2010 at 9:46 am

      Wonderful use of grapes with the shallots and thyme. The roasting of the grapes and shallots brings out a great deep falvor.

      Bon appetit!
      CCR
      =:~)

      Reply
    8. chriesi says

      November 02, 2010 at 9:43 am

      Mmm that is a wonderful way to serve grapes!

      Reply
    9. grace says

      November 02, 2010 at 7:54 am

      i feel like hot grapes must be so weird, but i think i'd actually like them. they're worth a try, at least!

      Reply
    10. Nicole, RD says

      November 02, 2010 at 7:22 am

      The grapes look perfect! I'm sure it's easy to over-cook them so that they have no texture at all. That'd be my mistake :) Thyme is growing on me. It has a very mossy smell to it and that turned me away at first. But I am starting to really enjoy it :)

      Reply
    11. Sanjeeta kk says

      November 02, 2010 at 5:35 am

      Wow! Roasting a grape, that sounds interesting, Faith. You are a real innovative head. Keep it up, best wishes.

      Reply
    12. nancy at good food matters says

      November 02, 2010 at 4:15 am

      Terrific recipe--I have never roasted grapes. Your tips for variations are so good too. It has been Years since I made a similar dish--CHicken Veronique (green grapes in a white wine cream sauce) but this rendition has much more appeal---Thanks!

      Reply
    13. Michele Napoli says

      November 02, 2010 at 3:06 am

      I love roasted grapes, especially with pork. I will surely try the addition of shallots. Sounds good.

      Reply
    14. coco says

      November 02, 2010 at 2:02 am

      such a creative way to have grapes! I've never thought about adding it in savory dishes!!

      Reply
    15. tasteofbeirut says

      November 01, 2010 at 10:50 pm

      This is a discovery for me as I have never tasted nor heard of roasting grapes; what a lovely pairing of flavors too, light, elegant and flavorful.

      Reply
    16. sophia says

      November 01, 2010 at 11:17 pm

      The last time I cooked with grapes, it was with fish, too!! Fish and grapes just go so well together. Grapes is ONE of my favorite foods, and I discovered the goodness of frozen grapes way too late in my life.

      Reply
    17. Anna Johnston says

      November 01, 2010 at 8:40 pm

      Now thats a great idea, haven't paired these flavours either. Lovely pics Faith, this looks like a really romantic styled dishes. Love it.

      Reply
    18. 5 Star Foodie says

      November 01, 2010 at 8:42 pm

      I love to use red seedless grapes for savory side dishes but I always saute them in a skillet. Next time I will try roasting, a terrific idea!

      Reply
    19. Emily Z says

      November 01, 2010 at 6:18 pm

      What an interesting combination of flavors. And beautiful presentation! This is a great meal, Faith!

      Reply
    20. Gree says

      November 01, 2010 at 5:56 pm

      This is such a lovely and simply elegant meal, it reminds me a lot of meals my Mum used to make when I was a kid (she was a very traditional French chef)

      Reply
    21. peachkins says

      November 01, 2010 at 5:39 pm

      wow! they look fantastic!

      Reply
    22. Raina says

      November 01, 2010 at 5:10 pm

      I would have never thought to roast grapes, but I bet that tastes delicious. It looks like a very elegant dish too. Love it. Will definitely try this:)

      Reply
    23. Pam @ Kitchen Cookware says

      November 01, 2010 at 3:57 pm

      I love frozen grapes too. These grapes and pearl red onions are same size, maybe I will try to use pearl onions instead of shallots. Looks great.

      Reply
    24. Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets says

      November 01, 2010 at 1:19 pm

      Roasted grapes sound amazing and I've always found shallots to have a slightly sweet flavor that must be great with the grapes. Lovely!

      Reply
    25. Victoria says

      November 01, 2010 at 12:43 pm

      I've never frozen or roasted grapes before, but I'm thinking I need to jump on that bandwagon. This dish looks so simple yet so lovely and satisfying. I love adding fruit and other sweet components to savory dishes, it just adds such a great dimension :)

      Reply
    26. Kocinera says

      November 01, 2010 at 12:22 pm

      This looks like such a gorgeous dish! I'm totally obsessed with thyme as well--it's got such a fresh, earthy flavor to it. I'd love to give this a try for dinner one night. Yum!!

      Reply
    27. kitchenroach says

      November 01, 2010 at 11:53 am

      wonderful recipe

      Reply
    28. Angie's Recipes says

      November 01, 2010 at 11:48 am

      Roasted grapes and shallots served with chicken ... mmmm...I love the sound of the dish...and the combination of flavours is beyond delish!

      Reply
    29. marla {family fresh cooking} says

      November 01, 2010 at 10:05 am

      Ohhhh, I never would have thought to roast grapes & then serve it so elegantly with chicken. This is such a great dish for the holidays. Pretty too! xo

      Reply
    30. Nutmeg Nanny says

      November 01, 2010 at 10:01 am

      This looks great! I have never had grapes with chicken...now I know I must try it!

      Reply
    31. Lazaro says

      November 01, 2010 at 9:34 am

      Faith,

      I could go for some ice wine right about now. Oven roasting adds such wonderful flavor to just about anything. Grapes are nice raw. However, roast them in the oven and they go to another level. The shallots and thyme compliment perfectly. A winner, winner chicken dinner dish!

      Bravo

      Reply
    32. Evelyne@CheapEthnicEatz says

      November 01, 2010 at 9:01 am

      As all have said, that is a new one to me but a great idea. Love dishes your fruit and nice to try a new one

      Reply
    33. Deeba @ PAB says

      November 01, 2010 at 8:40 am

      Now that sounds like a cool idea. How novel, and how exciting. Yes, a great way to think of grapes beyond the cheese platter!

      Reply
    34. Rich says

      November 01, 2010 at 7:33 am

      Not that is a creative dish! I'm buying grapes today. And shallots. Fortunately I have thyme growing. I love every single ingredient in that recipe ...

      Reply
    35. Selba says

      November 01, 2010 at 7:31 am

      It definitely looks delicious :)

      Reply
    36. Krista says

      November 01, 2010 at 6:53 am

      I would have never thought to roast grapes, but I bet they would be GREAT!

      Reply
    37. Barbara says

      November 01, 2010 at 5:03 am

      Really unusual, Faith! And serving this with fish is inspired!

      Reply
    38. Diane says

      November 01, 2010 at 4:12 am

      I would never have thought of roasting grapes, I will certainly give this a try, it sounds delicious. Diane

      Reply
    39. A Canadian Foodie says

      October 31, 2010 at 9:44 pm

      I have been seeing grapes in flat bread and in pizza and in dips and now this, lately. Grapes are undeniably IN... delicious, yes, but never thought of them roasted. In the 70's they were very big with cornish game hen... and now they look fantastic in this dish. YUM.
      :)
      Valerie

      Reply
    40. Carolyn Jung says

      October 31, 2010 at 5:54 pm

      This sounds like one of those simple side dishes that I will be making time and time again. Love how it goes with just about anything, and who can resist the concentrated goodness of roasted grapes?

      Reply
    41. Cara says

      October 31, 2010 at 5:41 pm

      That is such a creatively delicious idea.
      I am sure the sweetness of the grapes compliment the dish so nicely. Nice work!

      Reply
    42. Mia says

      October 31, 2010 at 3:43 pm

      I have never tried roasted grapes and this seems like a sper fantastic idea for delish sides!

      Reply
    43. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      October 31, 2010 at 2:49 pm

      What a great idea! Can you believe that I've never tried this before-I haven't even tried chicken with grapes! It sounds great Faith! :)

      Reply
    44. BeadedTail says

      October 31, 2010 at 11:14 am

      You always introduce me to something I never imagined before like roasting grapes. It sounds so good though so I might have to try it!

      Reply
    45. Maria @ Scandifoodie says

      October 31, 2010 at 11:00 am

      This sounds delicious, thyme is one of my favourite herbs!

      Reply
    46. Kristina @ spabettie says

      October 31, 2010 at 10:56 am

      beautiful photos !

      this looks wonderfully fabulous - I love grapes and never thought to roast them! I bet they are perfect with shallots!

      Reply
    47. Swathi says

      October 31, 2010 at 10:41 am

      Faith,

      I need to try this roasted grapes. Sounds delicious.

      Reply
    48. Katerina says

      October 31, 2010 at 10:08 am

      I love grapes in food as well. THese look delicious and they match perfectly with the chicken. Beautiful photos as well.

      Reply
    49. HPD says

      October 31, 2010 at 9:29 am

      never would have put those two together, but dang it if that doesn't look scrumptsh!

      Reply
    50. Carol says

      October 31, 2010 at 8:58 am

      Interesting dish. I've never had roasted grapes! But looking at your dish, I would love to try them. Looks delicious!

      Reply
    51. Jen says

      October 31, 2010 at 7:34 am

      I also love thyme. The grapes and shallots with thyme sounds like a perfect combination!

      Reply
    52. Rosa says

      October 31, 2010 at 7:31 am

      A wonderful side dish! Very flavorful and refined.

      Cheers,

      Rosa

      Reply

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