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Grape Parfait

A delicious dessert that couldn't be easier to make. Kids especially love layering fruits in fancy glasses.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (1000 mL) Okanagan Coronation grapes
  • 1 cup (250 mL) sour cream, stirred
  • 4 tbsp (60 mL) brown sugar
  • Optional garnish: fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

  1. Add ½ cup (125 mL) of grapes to parfait or stemmed goblets and top with 2 tbsp (30 mL) sour cream.
  2. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Repeat layers and refrigerate.
  3. Chill before serving.
  4. Garnish with a sprig of mint, if desired.

Serves 4.

Crustless Pizza Presto

Try grapes on this speedy and unusual appetizer pizza. It's a big hit with the kids...they can design their own.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 mL) grated cheddar, Swiss, or Mozzarella (or a combination of these)
  • oregano, basil, thyme, garlic, crushed red pepper (according to personal preference)
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced turkey or ham
  • 1½ cups (375 mL) halved Okanagan Coronation grapes

Instructions

  1. In a 11-or 12-inch (23-or 30 cm) nonstick skillet, spread the grated cheese evenly over the bottom.
  2. Place skillet over medium heat.
  3. As cheese melts, sprinkle on seasonings and arrange turkey and grapes evenly.
  4. Fry cheese until the edges are crisp and brown.
  5. Remove from heat and carefully lift the cheese "pie" out of the skillet and transfer to a cutting board.
  6. With a chef's knife or pizza cutter, cut into small wedges and serve immediately.

Makes 16 wedges

Contact BCGA

Post Office Box 1138,
Penticton, BC, V2A 6J9
EMAIL: BCGA@grapegrowers.bc.ca
PHONE: 778-760-2168