An addicting, juicy-sweet fall treat, concord grapes can be used in more than merely juices and jellies. It’s true; and for those who may not believe in the power of the Concord grape, which is harvested in September through late October, we have just the recipes — both sweet and savory — to prove just how versatile this fragrant fruit just is.
Because Concord grape season is so fleeting, it can be difficult to find the fall fruit in stores; but when you do, do yourself a favor and pick up a couple bags. And when you’re done getting your fill of the sweet-as-candy fruit, feature your leftover Concord grapes in your next salmon dish (yep, the fruit pairs surprisingly well with savory dishes). Or, how about filling your kitchen with the intoxicating aroma of a Concord Grape Focaccia Ring? Because we found the recipe for that, too.
Ahead, we’ve gathered 12 sweet and savory ways to use fall’s most delicious fruit: Concord grapes.
Roasted Grape & Balsamic Crostini
A sweet and savory appetizer, Cake n Knife’s Roasted Grape & Balsamic Crostini pairs Concord grapes with creamy ricotta for a next-level crostini.
Get the recipe at Cake n Knife.
Skirt Steak Appetizers with Concord Grape Reduction
Steak and grapes? You bet — and She Keeps a Lovely Home’s hors d’oeuvre also features a creamy Florette cheese, all atop a canapé that’ll leave your guests more than impressed.
Get the recipe at She Keeps a Lovely Home.
Concord Grape Cornbread With Rosemary Whipped Cream
A sweet twist on cornbread, Hummingbird High’s recipe folds in Concord grapes into butter, honey cornbread, leaving you with an unforgettable bite — especially when topped with a dollop of rosemary-infused whipped cream.
Get the recipe at Hummingbird High.
Concord Grape Scones
Juicy, fruity Concord grapes encased in a flakey, golden brown scones and served with mascarpone? It sounds like the perfect Sunday morning treat to us — and Love, Cake has just the recipe.
Get the recipe at Love, Cake.
Rosemary Pear & Concord Grape Galette
A galette is a French pastry that, if you haven’t tried yet, must be on your foodie bucket list. And if you’re truly daring, try your hand at making your own galette — specifically Snixy Kitchen’s Rosemary Pear & Concord Grape Galette served with pecans and a scooper of vanilla ice cream.
Get the recipe at Snixy Kitchen.
Pan-Seared Salmon With Concord Grape Sauce
Killing Thyme has pulled off quite the unexpected pairing, Pan-Seared Salmon With Concord Grape Sauce — and we, for one, can’t wait to take our first bite of crispy-skinned pan-seared King salmon smothered in a sweet-and-savory grape sauce.
Get the recipe at Killing Thyme.
Concord Grape Focaccia Ring with Baked Camembert
You can never go wrong with a fresh batch of focaccia. And when it’s studded with fresh Concord grapes? Even better. Rhubarb & Cod’s recipe, specifically, is drizzled with honey and sprinkled with chopped hazelnuts.
Get the recipe at Rhubarb & Cod.
Concord Grape Frozen Yogurt
Not only does The View from Great Island’s frozen yogurt look — and taste — delicious, but it’s also so easy to make, it requires just three ingredients: Concord grapes, plain yogurt, and honey.
Get the recipe at The View from Great Island.
Concord Grape Jelly Sandwich Donuts
Level up your favorite childhood treat with Brooklyn Supper’s deep-fried doughnuts stuffed with Concord grape jelly.
Get the recipe at Brooklyn Supper.
Concord Grape Pie
Apple pie in the fall? Nah, we’re embracing grapes with Saveur’s Concord grape pie, which calls for a whopping 2 pounds of grapes.
Get the recipe at Saveur.
Concord Grape Crumb Cake
It’s crumbly, it’s fruity, and it certainly won’t last long: We’re talking, of course, about Travel Cook Tell’s Concord Grape Crumb Cake.
Get the recipe at Travel Cook Tell.
Concord Grape Sherbet
It’s what The Messy Baker describes at “one of the best frozen desserts” they’ve ever created — “ever” — and we can see why: The food blogger’s Concord Grape Sherbet is rich, it’s just sweet enough, and it tastes incredible when paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Get the recipe at The Messy Baker.
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