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Shallot grape chutney served in a bowl with crackers, Manchego, and goat cheese.

Caramelized Shallot Chutney with Grape and Bourbon

Shallot grape chutney is a rich, jam-like condiment with sweet fruit, savory shallots, and warm layered flavors. It is a memorable addition for gatherings when you want an elegant cheese pairing or appetizer accent.
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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, halved
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
Serving
  • crackers and cheese for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Increase the heat and add the grapes. Pour in the bourbon, rice vinegar, and red wine, allowing the mixture to sizzle and loosen any browned bits from the pan.
  2. Add the cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes until the grapes begin to break down.
Finishing
  1. Press the softened grapes with the back of a wooden spoon until the chutney reaches a jam-like consistency.
  2. Remove from heat, cool, and serve with crackers and cheese.

Notes

Press the softened grapes with a wooden spoon to create the desired jam-like chutney texture.