Roasted until tender and caramalised, these Honey Orange Roasted Grapes are bursting with juicy sweetness and a hint of citrus and cinnamon. These roasted grapes are the perfect addition to your next cheese board, topping salads or snacking on.
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as snacking on cold, crisp (green) grapes on a sunny afternoon. But as autumn and winter roll around, so do all the different red varieties of grapes, just perfect for roasting.
Roasting grapes intensifies they’re grapey flavour, making them taste like a grape and red wine jam! Adding vibrant orange, sweet honey and aromatic cinnamon give these grapes a mulled wine flavour.
Why you’ll Love this Honey Orange Roasted Grapes Recipe
- Simplicity. This Honey Orange Roasted Grapes recipe requires only a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation. The oven takes care of the rest.
- Versatility. Roasted grapes can be enjoyed in various ways, whether as a snack, a topping for yogurt or ice cream, or as an elegant addition to cheese platters and salads.
- Flavour Explosion. The combination of honey, orange and cinnamon, with the concentrated roasted grape flavour creates a mulled wine-tasting treat.
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Honey Orange Roasted Grapes Recipe Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this mulled wine-flavoured fruity snack recipe:
- Grapes. While you can absolutely roast green grapes, the flavour does tend to be less jammy and winey, and more just fermented grapes. Use whatever you prefer, PROVIDED the grapes are seedless, though I would highly recommend using a red variety.
- Olive oil. I wouldn’t recommend a seed or vegetable oil substitution as it’s the fruitiness and grassiness of olive oil that makes it work in this recipe.
- Honey. Yes grapes are sweet, but they’re also tart, even when roasted. A little honey helps to caramalise and deepen the concentrated grape flavour in a delightfully moreish way.
- Orange. Can’t make Honey Orange Roasted Grapes without orange! You’ll need both the rind and juice.
- Cinnamon. Just a hint, to bring depth of flavour and allow for both a savoury and sweet pairing. Works surprisingly well with a cheese board!
Find the exact quantities in the recipe card below.
How to Make this Honey Orange Roasted Grapes Recipe
Creating this delicious appetiser or snack is straightforward and quick. Follow these simple steps to achieve perfectly roasted grapes with a honey-orange glaze:
- Preheat your Oven. Preheat your oven to 210°C. You want a high temperature to get some caramelisation and char happening.
- Prepare the Grapes. You can absolutely roast the grapes in bunches but once roasted, they’re quite soft and can be messy to separate from the stem. So I suggest picking the grapes off the stem and giving them a good wash and dry with a paper towel before spreading them out on a baking tray.
- Add the Flavourings. No need to dirty another bowl, just add the olive oil, honey, orange zest and juice and cinnamon right on top of the grapes. Mix well and spread out.
- Roast. Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and roast the grapes for 20-25 minutes, or until they’re wrinkled and just starting to collapse.
- Cool and serve. Remove the grapes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. The grapes will continue to soften as they cool, creating a luscious texture. Enjoy them warm as a snack or cool completely before adding to a cheese or charcuterie board.
How to Serve Honey Orange Roasted Grapes
Honey Orange Roasted Grapes are incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed in numerous ways, in sweet or savoury preparations, served warm or at room temperature. Here are some serving suggestions to inspire you:
- As a Snack or Side. Eat the roasted grapes just as they are or serve them alongside roasted meats, such as chicken, duck or even salmon (think traybake!). The sweet citrus glaze pairs wonderfully with savory dishes.
- On a Cheese Platter or Charcuterie Board. Pair the roasted grapes with a selection of cheeses, such as (baked!) brie, goat cheese, or blue cheese. The sweet and tangy flavors of the grapes also complement deli meats.
- In Salads. Toss the roasted grapes into a mixed green salad or through a grain bowl for a burst of sweetness.
- As a Topping. Scatter roasted grapes on a pizza or flatbread and pancakes and waffles. Or add a spoonful to your yogurt, granola, muesli or even ice cream!
Love fruity savoury dishes? Try these recipes too:
- Cherry and Brie Crostini
- Cherry Salad with Feta and Almonds
- Citrus Salmon with Green Olive Gremolata
- Mandarin and Chickpea Salad with Halloumi
- Pomelo and Salmon Vermicelli Noodle Salad
- Blood Orange, Beet and Burrata Salad with Hot Honey
Have you made this Honey Orange Roasted Grapes recipe yet? Be sure to leave a comment and let me know. Did you add them to a cheese board or a traybake? Or take a pic and tag me over on Instagram, I love seeing what you guys are making from the blog!
Recipe
Honey Orange Roasted Grapes
Ingredients
- 2 cups red seedless grapes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Zest from an orange
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the over to 210C.
- Pick*, wash and dry the grapes well. Add them to a baking tray.2 cups red seedless grapes
- Drizzle all over with olive oil, honey, orange zest and juice and cinnamon. Mix well to coat all the grapes and then arrange them in a single layer on the baking tray.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, Zest from an orange, 3 tablespoons orange juice, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, until the grapes are starting to caramalise and collapse.
- Remove the roasted grapes from the oven and stir through any remaining pan juices before transferring to a serving dish to cool (especially if you’re serving them with a cheese board.)
