Ingredients
1 pound green, red or black seedless California grapes, stemmed and rinsed
Large pinch red pepper flakes
Wedge of Manchego or sharp cheddar
Multigrain crackers or toasted baguette slices
1 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
Directions
- With a sharp paring knife, cut an X in the stem end of each grape. Divide between 3 pint size canning jars. Combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, peppercorns, cloves and pepper flakes in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir just until the sugar has dissolved and pour over the grapes. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with the cheese and crackers or bread.
