Roasted Grapes w/ Red Wine
This treat is easy & fancy at the same time – and so delicious. I hope you enjoy! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 TBSP butter 1 pound red seedless grapes (stems removed) 2 TBSP brown sugar, I used Demerara (raw light brown sugar crystals) 1/3 cup dry red wine (any red wine you like to drink will do) 1 pint natural vanilla ice cream for serving Preheat oven to 425 and place an 8 x 8 baking dish in the oven to warm. Add the butter to preheated baking dish and let it melt. Add the grapes and sugar and stir to...
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