Char-Grilled Red Grapes with Burrata, Fennel Seeds and Basil

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sides

Ingredients

  • 2 cups seedless red grapes
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds, toasted and lightly crushed, divided
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. flaky sea salt
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 6 oz. burrata cheese
  • 6 small sprigs fresh red or green basil or 1/3 cup small fresh basil leaves

Directions

  1. Combine grapes in a medium bowl with oil, vinegar, brown sugar, 1 tsp. fennel seeds, garlic, salt and plenty of pepper. Mix well and set aside for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. Skewer 6-7 grapes onto each of 12 skewers. Reserve the marinade.

  3. Preheat grill to high. Grill the grapes until lightly charred, turning once, about 2 minutes total.

  4. To serve, place burrata and the grape skewers on a platter. Spoon the reserved marinade over the cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining fennel seeds. Garnish with basil.

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