Yield:: 3 servings

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.

My Private Notes

Name: Pickled Grapes with Cheese
Yield: 3 servings
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