Do you want to cook something unusual and tasty for the winter? Use this recipe.

Pickled grapes are a delicious dish. It is prepared without sterilization, in literally 10 minutes.

In winter, such grapes can be served as an appetizer, canapés, sandwiches or salads can be prepared with them; they go well with meat, wine and cheese.

I'm sure it will be the center of attention at the holiday table. I recommend trying it!

To prepare pickled grapes for the winter without sterilization, prepare the necessary set of ingredients. You can choose any variety and color of grapes, as long as the berries are firm.

Wash the grapes thoroughly in a bowl, then rinse under cold running water.

Pick all the berries from the bunch, throw away any spoiled or limp ones. Pour hot water over the grapes for 1-2 minutes so that they steam and become a little softer. Drain the water.

Sterilize the jars and boil the lids. Place a bay leaf, three black peppercorns, two clove buds and 0.5 tsp at the bottom of each jar. ground cinnamon.

Fill the jars with grapes to the very top.

Separately, boil water (1 liter) in a saucepan, add sugar and salt. Boil, stirring, until the crystals dissolve. At the very end, add vinegar and remove the pan from the heat. Fill the contents of the jars with the prepared marinade.

Cover with lids and roll up.

Turn the jars upside down and wrap them in a warm blanket. Leave in this position until completely cooled.

Pickled grapes for the winter (without sterilization) are ready. It should be stored in a dark, cool place.

Bon appetit!

True gourmets know how to pickle grapes at home and what they taste like. For others, it is still just a sweet berry. But beautiful and unusual in taste pickled berries are not often found on the holiday table. It is enough to try this delicious dish just once for it to become an indispensable decoration for a family feast in the future.

What is the best way to process berries?

There are many ways to pickle grapes. There are certain tips that you should follow. After all, there are secrets in every recipe, even how to pickle onions in vinegar. What can we say about sweet and sour berries, ready to decorate various dishes! After all, pickled grapes for the winter will delight you with their naturalness and exquisite taste.

Which is better to choose a grape sprig for pickling:

• with large berries
• with crispy pulp;
• with thick skin;
• without damage;
• table varieties;
• with the stem cut off from the berries (not picked!);
• if desired, a whole bunch without damaged berries.

Simple recipe

Ingredients:

• grapes - 2-2.5 kg (large clusters)

• vinegar - 2 glasses;
• water - 4 glasses;
• salt - 2 tsp;
• sugar - 1.5 cups.

You can add spices to taste: small pieces of cinnamon, a couple of small bay leaves (dried or fresh), allspice peas or cloves.

Preparation: Boil the marinade for several minutes and let cool to room temperature. Wash large grape clusters well and put them in jars. Pour the cooled marinade over them. Cover the jar with parchment and tie it. To preserve the taste, it is better to store pickled grapes somewhere in a cool place (for example, in a pantry, on a glazed balcony, in a cellar).

This simple method of pickling grapes can be applied to plums.

Pickled berries with mustard

Ingredients:

• white wine vinegar - 4-5 glasses or vinegar 9% - 2 glasses;
• dry white wine - 2 glasses;
• mustard - 8-9 tsp. grains (you can use powder);
• black peppercorns - 15 pcs.;
• cinnamon - 3 sticks or cloves - 25-30 pcs.;
• salt - 1.5 tsp;
• sugar - 5-6 glasses.

Preparation: Separate the berries, put them in jars and pour cold marinade as high as possible up to the neck. If covered with nylon lids, storage should be in a cool place. This recipe works well for common varieties that many people grow in their yard (for example, Moldova).

With aspirin

Ingredients:

• grapes - 1.5 kg (red or black)

for a liter jar marinade:

• mustard - 1 tbsp. grains;
• sugar - 8 tbsp;
• aspirin - 1 tablet;
• vinegar - 60-70 ml;
• cherry leaf - 2 pcs;
• sea ​​salt - 3 tbsp.

Preparation: Place the washed berries in sterilized jars, tapping the bottom for tighter packing. If necessary, add more. Cover the top with washed cherry leaves, add an aspirin tablet, pour the required amount of sugar, salt and mustard into each jar. When the water boils separately, pour vinegar into it, and a few minutes after that you can pour it in a thin stream over the berries into jars. You should immediately roll up or close with lids.

Combined with tarragon

Ingredients:

• grapes - 115 g (small white seedless berries)

• honey - 1 tbsp. l.;
• sugar - 1 tbsp. l.;
• white wine vinegar - 100 g;
• tarragon in leaves.

Preparation: Place the washed berries mixed with tarragon leaves in a jar and pour over the marinade that has boiled for a few minutes. Allow to cool until the container can be picked up simply by hand, and only then seal with a tight plastic lid. The dish will be ready in 14-15 days after storage in a cool, dark place.

Marination with bell peppers and apples

Ingredients:

• grapes of any variety;
• bell peppers of different colors;
• sour apples.

• cloves - 2-3 pcs.;
• vinegar - 35 ml;
• salt - 0.5 tsp;
• cinnamon - on the tip of a knife;
• sugar - 2 tbsp;
• water - 1 l.

Preparation: Place ingredients in jars in layers to make it look beautiful. First, cut bell peppers at your discretion, then apples into slices and then ripe grapes. Pour hot marinade over all this for about one minute. The main thing is not to overdo it! For better control of time, it is recommended to follow the second hand or turn on the kitchen timer. Drain and bring this marinade to the boiling point again. Completely repeat the previous procedure. Now you can close the jars with lids. Check the tightness of the seal. Turn the containers upside down, cover them, and after a day move them to their permanent storage location.

Pickled grapes are beautiful

Ingredients:

• black grapes;
• tomatoes;
• horseradish leaves;
• dill.

Marinade per 3 liter jar

• peppercorns - 5-8 pcs.;
• salt - 2 tbsp. l.;
• vinegar 9% - 2 tbsp. l.;
• bay leaf - 3 pcs.;
• sugar - 100 g.

Preparation: Throw washed dill and horseradish into the bottom of the jars. Next, lay out a layer of tomatoes, a layer of grapes, repeat until the container is completely filled. Pour in boiling water. Leave the jars to cool for 15 minutes. When a quarter of an hour has passed, pour the water into the pan and start cooking the marinade. Fill the jars completely with it (“to capacity”), roll it up, turn it over and wrap it.

Red tomatoes together with black grapes will delight your family with their visual and taste combination.

This delicious dish can be served on its own as an appetizer, or as an addition to meat and cheese. These berries go well in canapés with cheese. It is also convenient to use for decorating salads and meat masterpieces.

Pickled grape leaves

In addition to tasty and healthy berries, grapes also have edible leaves. They are very useful because... contain manganese, iron, magnesium, fiber, vitamins A, B6 and C. These parts of the plant, like the fruits, contain a lot of sugar. They are used to prepare cabbage rolls in grape leaves - Armenian dolma.

Ingredients:

• grape leaves - 110 pcs.;
• sugar - 15 g;
• vinegar - 150 ml;
• water - 1 l;
• salt - 1.5 tbsp.

Preparation: the most important thing is to collect the right leaves from light grape varieties. They are more tender than red varieties and have smoother edges. They should be young and light green in color. It is recommended to choose leaves of the same size, preferably the fifth or sixth from the end of the branch.

Place the washed leaves in a stack of 5-8 pieces and wrap them in a tube. Place the resulting packages in jars (preferably half-liter) in a “standing” position. Turn down the heat under the marinade so that it continues to simmer, and pour into jars with a ladle straight from the heat. Close the containers tightly with lids. Now you can turn it upside down and let it cool. It is advisable to store in a cool place.

This is interesting:

The vine, according to legend, was planted by Noah after the global flood on Mount Ararat. Therefore, the berry is a symbol of Armenia. And it differs from varieties growing in other countries in its high sugar content. This is what allows us to produce wines and cognacs of the highest quality.

In ancient Greek mythology, grapes appeared in a rather unusual way. The dog of one of the mythological heroes, Orestheus, gave birth to a piece of wood. He buried it and the grapes sprang up.

There is a whole science of grape treatment - ampelotherapy. But it is necessary to be treated in this way under the supervision of a doctor. A large number of contraindications are associated with the sugar and active acid content in grapes.

In cooking, fresh berries are usually used as a separate dish. It doesn't mix well with other products. But its derivatives (raisins, wine, juice) are beloved and used in the kitchen by all peoples.

It is recommended to eat grapes with seeds, because... They contain antioxidants and many vitamins. It’s a shame that the bones are not digested and you need to chew them thoroughly to extract all the good stuff. Therefore, it is better to make tinctures, then you won’t have to chew half a kilo of bitter seeds.

Roasted seeds can be used instead of coffee.

In many recipes, pickled grapes are not cooked. Therefore, the appearance remains the same. Utility is not so good. It has been proven that during pickling, 15-20% of nutrients are retained, approximately the same as after sterilization or pasteurization.

Pickled grapes are a wonderful dessert that can be prepared for the winter at home. There are many options for preparing berries, but several simple recipes are especially popular.

Pickled grapes are a wonderful dessert

It’s not difficult to prepare such grapes, that’s why the recipe is classic.

It will require the following ingredients:

• Grapes (domestic variety).
• Water.
• Bay leaf.
• Vinegar.
• Carnation.
• Sand sugar.

You need to do this:

1. The berries are washed and dried. The stalks must be removed.
2. Next, the grapes are filled with water, to which the bite and sugar are added. It should boil for 5 minutes, only after that it is removed from the stove.
3. Glass containers are sterilized in advance. First, spices, bay leaves and cloves are placed in it, then it is filled with grapes along with the marinade. You need to preserve the fruit until the marinade has cooled.
4. After rolling, the container should be wrapped for about 5-6 hours. After this, it should be stored in a cool place.

Tip: this preparation can be an excellent ingredient for a salad; for example, it can replace prunes.

Pickled grapes (video)

With rosemary and mint

This canned fruit will have an amazing aroma and taste due to the addition of mint and rosemary. The taste of grapes is very similar to olives.

It is more common to preserve grapes for the winter in the same way as most fruits and berries. Using all kinds of syrups, sprinkling the fruits with sugar, home-grown chefs cook jam, prepare vitamins and other traditional sweet treats. Pickled grapes for the winter, prepared according to our simple recipe, turn out no worse than sweet preserved options. The taste of the grapes is even more interesting than the usual types of homemade preparations.

Instant pickled grapes recipe for winter

You can use any variety of grapes for pickling. It doesn't matter what color or size it will be. However, it is better to choose those types that are seedless, dense and fleshy.

Ingredients for a liter jar:

• from 3 buds of cloves;
• 4 black peppercorns (or 7 pink peppercorns).

Ingredients for marinade per liter of water:

• 2 heaped tablespoons of sugar;
• spoon (tablespoon) of salt;
• 50 ml vinegar.

Preparation

1. First of all, you need to prepare the grapes: remove them from the branches, remove spoiled berries, and wash thoroughly under running water.
2. Then you should prepare the jars for preservation. To quickly and efficiently sterilize jars, place them on a baking sheet in the oven. Then, having set the operating mode to 100 degrees, keep the empty container there for half an hour. There are several other ways to prepare jars - over steam, in the microwave, etc. In the oven - the most convenient because it is possible to sterilize several large containers at once.
3. After sterilization, place spices and grapes on the bottom of the jars.
4. Prepare boiling water. Pour it over the berries. Cover with lids and leave them alone for 15 minutes.
5. Then drain the water. Boil it again and pour it into the jars. Wait another 15 minutes. And then, pouring water into a saucepan, boil it with sugar, salt and vinegar. The marinade is ready. As soon as you pour it into the jars, immediately close them tightly.
6. Cans of preserved food should be turned upside down and wrapped in something warm. Leave in this form until the preservation has completely cooled.

Pickled grapes prepared according to this simple recipe for the winter turn out very tasty and aromatic! But that's not all. It will take more than one day to bring the grapes to the desired state. The longer it marinates, the tastier it turns out!

The beneficial properties of grapes have been proven since ancient times. The micro- and macroelements necessary for the body are preserved not only in fresh fruits. Juices, compotes, jams and wine have a good supply of useful substances. One way to prepare grapes is to preserve them. In our article we will talk about how to pickle grapes and describe the most common recipes for canned grapes.

Basic Rules

• give preference to table grape varieties;
• the berries must have a dense structure and reliable skin;
• Preferably preserve seedless varieties;
• separate the berries from the branches and monitor their integrity;
• do not use rotten or cracked fruits;
• rinse gently with warm water and place them in a colander to dry;
• containers for preservation are washed well, sterilized with steam or boiled and dried
• on the grill with the bottom up;
• metal lids are also sterilized;
• Place the berries in containers not all the way to the top and fill them with solution;
• pickle grapes with the addition of one of the preservatives, wine, balsamic
• vinegar or aspirin;
• be sure to use salt, sugar and spices in the form of cinnamon, cloves,
• cardamom, pepper or bay leaf.

• try not to use varieties that are not intended for pickling, such as Isabella or Lydia;
• separate the berries from the branches or try to leave no more than 5 pieces per stem;
• do not place fruits tightly together in the container;
• Before canning, make sure the jars and lids are intact;
• cool the swirled vessels upside down, wrapped in a blanket.

Recipe No. 1

Pickled grapes can be used as an interesting snack along with olives and prunes. It goes well with a glass of wine and is suitable for dressing many salads. It is often served as an addition to cheeses and canapes with Brie cheese are prepared from it.

Ingredients

• fresh grapes – 0.5 kg;
• sugar – 1 glass;
• white wine vinegar - 2/3 cup;
• dry white wine – 1/3 cup;
• mustard beans – 1 tsp;
• cinnamon – 1 piece;
• salt – 0.25 tsp;

To prepare, prepare half a kilogram of fresh grapes. It is better to choose black or red varieties with large berries or seedless sultanas. The berries are carefully washed, dried and removed from the branches, and the junction with the stems is cut off.

Marinade

Place a saucepan on the fire, in which place two-thirds of a glass of white wine vinegar, a third of a glass of dry white wine, a glass of sugar, 1 tsp. mustard beans and black pepper to taste, a cinnamon stick and 0.25 tsp. salt. When the mixture boils, remove it from the heat.

Add the marinade to the prepared berries and leave for several hours, preferably overnight. If you want to achieve a bright tart taste, pour the hot solution over the fruits. For firm, whole berries with a delicate flavor, blend the ingredients as they cool.
Thus, you can prepare pickled grapes for the winter and enjoy a delicious dish at any time.

Recipe No. 2

Ingredients

• fresh grapes – 1 kg;
• water – 0.7 liters;
• sugar – 0.3 kg;
• 6% wine or balsamic vinegar – 100 g;
• cloves – 8 pcs;
• mustard beans – 1 tsp;
• cinnamon – 2 pcs;
• salt – 10 g;
• black peppercorns - to taste.

Pickled grapes, the recipe for which we will describe below, are an excellent side dish for meat, Provencal cabbage and fruit desserts.

Before you start cooking, prepare about 1 kg of grapes, rinse them thoroughly under running water, cut the bunches into small pieces of 3-4 berries. Pour 8 clove buds, 1 - 2 cinnamon sticks into a dry jar and place the grapes in it.

Marinade

Now start preparing the marinade. Bring 0.7 liters of water to a boil, add 0.3 kg of brown cane sugar and 10 g of salt. Wait until they are completely dissolved and remove from heat. Next, pour 100 g of 6% grape or balsamic vinegar. Pour the finished mixture into a jar with grapes and spices.

If you are preparing pickled grapes for the winter, the jars need to be sterilized. To do this, fill the pan two-thirds with water and boil for 20 to 50 minutes, depending on the volume of the cans.

Recipe No. 3

Ingredients

• light grapes;
• water;
• sugar – 2 tsp;
• vinegar 4% – 2 tsp;
• bay leaf – 1 piece;
• salt – 1 tsp;
• black peppercorns – 7 pcs.

* The indicated ingredients are taken for 0.5 liter jars; for containers of larger volume, a proportional increase in products is required.

White grapes can be prepared for the winter without sterilization. To do this, you will need light grapes, which are washed well and the berries are separated. Place 7 black peppercorns, 1 bay leaf and berries 1 cm below the neck into sterilized half-liter and dried jars.

Marinade

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan and pour it into jars of grapes and spices, which are covered with sterilized lids. After 3 minutes, pour the water back into the pan so that the spices remain in the jar. Pour in another glass of water and bring the mixture to a boil again, adding 2 tsp for each jar. sugar, 1 tsp. 4% table vinegar and 1 tsp. salt. Boil the mixture for 1.5 minutes, and then pour into jars, adding 1 tsp to each. vinegar. The jars of pickled grapes are ready for the winter and can be sealed.

Recipe No. 4

Ingredients

• raisin grapes – 0.4 kg;
• water – 200 g;
• sugar – 100 g;
• vinegar 9% – 5 tbsp;
• bay leaf – 1-2 pcs;
• salt – 1 tsp;
• black peppercorns – 0.25 tsp;
• fresh ginger – 10 g;
• dried rosemary – 1 tsp;
• dried mint – 1 tsp.

Grapes can be prepared with mint and rosemary. To do this, you will first need to wash and separate the berries from 0.4 kg of sultanas. The grapes are pierced with a toothpick in several places and placed in a sterilized jar. If desired, you can add a little rosemary or thyme.

Marinade

Pour 200 g of water into the pan, add 100 g of sugar, 5 tbsp. 9% vinegar, 1 - 2 bay leaves, 10 g fresh ginger, 0.25 tsp. black peppercorns, 0.5 tsp. dried rosemary and 1 tsp. dried mint. If you have fresh herbs available, you can add them.

Bring the mixture to a boil and let cool. Fill the jars with marinade and tighten. Let them cool by turning them upside down and covering them with a blanket.

Recipe No. 5

You can also marinate grapes with mustard. To do this, prepare fresh large table grapes at the rate of 1 kg of fresh fruit per 750 ml of marinade. Rinse the berries and carefully separate them from the branches. Place them in sterilized jars.
Boil 10 liters of water, adding 2 kg of sugar, 200 g of 9% vinegar, 5 g of cloves, 10 g of mustard, 15 g of cinnamon, 10 g of bay leaf and 15 g of black peppercorns. Wait for the mixture to cool and pour it over the grapes. You can screw the jars and send them for storage.

Canned tomatoes with grapes

Ingredients

• tomatoes -1.3 kg;
• bell pepper – 2 large;
• white grapes – 300 gr;
• garlic – 2 cloves;
• greens (horseradish leaves, dill branches, currant leaves) – 50 gr.;
• sugar – 1 tbsp. l.;
• salt – 1 tbsp;
• black peppercorns - to taste.

* The indicated spices for making the marinade are taken for 2 liter jars; for containers of larger volume, a proportional increase in products is required.

For this recipe, for each serving you will need 1.3 kg of ripe tomatoes, 2 bell peppers and 300 g of white grapes. Everything must be washed thoroughly and placed in sterilized jars. Add 2 cloves of garlic and 50 g of herbs (horseradish leaves, dill branches, currant leaves), peppercorns to the bottom of the prepared container, lay the ingredients in layers.

Marinade

Next, fill with boiled water and leave for 20 minutes, covering the jars with a lid. The water must be poured into the pan and brought to a boil again. And add 1 tbsp to the jars. l. salt and 1 tbsp. l. Sahara. Refill with water and tighten the jars. Leave them upside down overnight and put them in a cool, dark place.

Marinated tomatoes with grapes

Ingredients

• tomatoes;
• white grapes;
• garlic – 3-4 cloves;
• onions - pcs.;
• fresh basil - 1 sprig;
• fresh mint - sprig;
• cloves – 3-4 pcs;
• black peppercorns – 4-5 pcs;
• sugar – 4 tbsp. l.;
• salt – 2 tbsp;
• vinegar 9% – 1.5 tbsp.

* The indicated spices for making the marinade are taken for 3 liter jars; for containers of larger volume, a proportional increase in products is required.

There is another way to preserve tomatoes for winter use. To do this, you will need tomatoes and grapes, which are carefully washed and separated from the branches. Place tomatoes and berries one by one in a three-liter jar; before that, place 1 sprig of fresh basil, 3 - 4 cloves of garlic, 3 - 4 buds of cloves, 4 - 5 black peppercorns, 1 onion, 1 sprig of mint on the bottom.

Marinade

Pour boiling water over the jars for 5 - 10 minutes. Drain the solution back and bring the water to a boil again, then repeat the procedure with pouring for 5 - 10 minutes. Drain the mixture back and add 2 tbsp. salt and 4 tbsp. sugar, bringing to a boil. Add 1.5 tbsp to the jars. 9% vinegar and then pour in the marinade. Tighten the jars and leave to cool upside down.

Now you know several simple recipes for preparing grape marinade. Choose your favorites and don’t be afraid to experiment. Your family and friends will appreciate your culinary masterpieces.

Marinated tomatoes with grapes video