Roasted Grapes For Cheese Platter Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 500 degrees F.
• Place grapes in a plastic bag and drizzle with oil.
• Toss in the bag to coat evenly.
• Place on a baking sheet.
• Bake 10-15 minutes or until the color deepens and the skins just begin to split.
• Cool on a plate.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Put the grapes on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil. Roast until the grapes burst and get soft, wilted and a little charred, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Serve on peanut butter toast or crostini with cream cheese, or add them to a salad. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup finely chopped grapes, 2 tablespoons chopped toasted marcona almonds, 1 tablespoon minced shallots, the juice of 1/2 lemon and 1 teaspoon honey in a bowl; season with salt and let sit 30 minutes. Serve with Spanish cheeses like Mahon and manchego, and sliced baguette.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, marmalade and sugar until smooth; set aside., Place 1 sheet of phyllo on a parchment-lined baking sheet; brush with butter. Layer with remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each layer. (Keep remaining phyllo covered with a damp towel to prevent it from drying out.) Spread cream cheese mixture over phyllo to within 2 in. of edges. Arrange grapes over cream cheese., Fold edges of phyllo over filling, leaving center uncovered. Brush folded phyllo with any remaining butter; drizzle with honey and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake until phyllo is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate leftovers.

Steps:

• Arrange the fig leaves in a single layer on a 16- to 18-inch diameter round board or platter.
• Place the grapes in the center of the board. Arrange the cheeses on the board around the grapes, cut sides facing out.
• Nestle the strawberries between two of the cheeses to create a block of color. Nestle the apricots between two of the cheeses, also creating a block of color. Transfer the fig jam to a bowl and place it on the board. Arrange the crackers on the board around the cheeses. If using, place the fig ball on the board, cut sides up.