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Grape chutney with caramelized shallots served in a bowl with crackers and creamy cheese

Grape Chutney with Caramelized Shallots, Bourbon and Wine

Grape Chutney is a rich, spoonable condiment with a jam-like texture and a sweet-savory balance of fruit, aromatics, and warm depth. It is a flavorful addition to gatherings when paired with crackers and cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Dip
Cuisine: American
Calories: 153
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chutney
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 shallots, finely minced or sliced
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup red wine
  • 3 cups red or purple grapes, cut in half
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
Serving
  • crackers and cheese for serving

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes until they become very soft and fragrant.
  2. Add the halved grapes and increase the heat until the mixture is hot. Pour in the bourbon, rice vinegar, and red wine, allowing the liquid to sizzle and loosen the browned bits from the pan. Add the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.
  3. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the grapes begin breaking down.
  4. Press the softened grapes with the back of a wooden spoon until the mixture reaches a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat, cool, and serve with crackers and cheese.

Notes

Press the softened grapes to the desired jam-like texture before serving.