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Quick Balsamic-Pickled Grapes

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  • Prep Time5 min
  • Total Time5 min
  • Makes1 1/4 cups
*PLUS chilling time
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup seedless red or green grapes

  • 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tbsp water

  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns, (optional)

  • 1 fresh bay leaf

  • 1/2 fresh rosemary sprig

  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Place grapes in a glass bowl or jar.

  • Combine vinegar, water, sugar, peppercorns, bay leaf, rosemary and salt in a small saucepan set over medium high. Bring to a boil, 1 to 2 min. Pour over grapes. Let cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hrs, or overnight, before serving.

Tip

Quick pickles have a shorter shelf life than traditional ones: three to five days in the refrigerator, max!

Get more easy quick pickles recipes

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