You know, luscious is sort of one of those words that makes my skin crawl. It’s just so… blahhh. Like one of those words that makes you cringe to the point where you could punch a puppy in the face. So yucky.
Too much?
I just had no other words to describe these grapes. I wish I could hug them.
From the moment I saw Maria’s roasted grape crostini, I was intrigued. What are these roasted grapes that people speak of? I figured I’d be a fan since I generally adore grapes in all of their bouncy, juicy glory… but I had no idea I’d be THIS MUCH of a fan.
Oh my stars.
Add roasted grapes to the list of my most recent obsessions (oh hi Rob Lowe). I can’t get enough. And that is how this weirdo combo was born. I also really like to watch things burst in the oven. Easily amused much?
So what do we classify this as? A snack? A side dish?
Lunch? Breakfast?
I just know that I want to eat it every day for the rest of my life. And then again. Twice.
Can we make that happen? I’d like an afterlife full of roasted grapes please.
Plus, this whole mess is stuffed with goat cheese, which is like… a law of life. Cheese belongs everywhere people. Everywhere I tell you!
Roasted Grape + Goat Cheese + Honey Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
[inspired by Maria's crostini]
makes 4 potatoes
4 sweet potatoes
2 cups red, seedless grapes
1 teaspoon grapeseed oil (or another high heat oil)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons honey + additional for drizzling
pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Poke holes in sweet potato with a fork, then wrap each tightly in aluminum foil. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until potatoes and tender to the touch. Unwrap foil and cut a slit down the middle of each sweet potato. Let sit until cool enough to handle.
Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Lay grapes on a nonstick baking sheet and drizzle with grapeseed oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until grapes begin to burst. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Once sweet potatoes are somewhat cool, gently remove the flesh with a spoon, trying to keep the potato intact. Add the sweet potato to a large bowl, then mash with 3 ounces of goat cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper and honey. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired, then scoop flash back into the potato skins. At this point you can re-warm the potatoes (if you let them cool completely) in the oven, then top with remaining goat cheese. Add grapes on top and serve with additional drizzled honey.
You have GOT to try this. Please?
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Yup. Luscious is the only word for this combination of goodness. Good heavens.
Roasted grapes are SOOOOO GOOD!! And frozen ones in the summer are absolutely wonderful. But have you ever electrocuted a grape? It’s fun too!
Take an unwashed dry grape and cut it almost in half but not all the way. Place it cut-side-down on a plate (kinda looks like a little butt) and microwave on high for 15 seconds or less. Seriously, you will want to do this at least 5 times. Its really cool! This is what Food Scientists do when we get bored.
whaaaaaaaaaaaat is this? this looks way too good to be true.
I was if-y until you said goat cheese. I’m on board.
Rob Lowe is a jerk face.
Whaaat! Please elaborate. I don’t concur.
We were really randomly supposed to work at a party at his house watching kids. Before hand we received VERY explicit instructions on what to wear. Read – I had to go buy all sorts of clothes, so that I would look like a referee (and whatever else they wanted). So we showed up the morning of at o-dark-thirty in the morning, and were not allowed to enter the premises. Long story short, we waited outside in our car for hours as the sun came up, until we were informed that we were no longer needed. Bleh! It was probably more his assistant – Jamie – with her little velour jump suit with Js on all the zippers, but I just can’t watch him without grimacing.
Holy god…Now I want to change what I’m making for dinner…and I was excited about what I’m making for dinner too!
uh…have you seen the ads for this?! http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/drew-peterson-untouchable
im almost afraid to watch!
Yes, and I totally agree. I’m scared. It looks like such a creepy movie to begin with, but I don’t want to see Rob in any other way!
JUST saw the ad for this while reading this post and was going to remind you its on sat night! So creepy but so lifetime-good haha.
Do you know how starving I am this morning? And then I saw this…..
I just want to crawl inside of my monitor and die. YUMMMM.
I’ve seen roasted grapes on a few blogs and before the holidays, I almost made some and then forgot about them…Now I really want to make them because this looks fabulous!! And with the cheese…and sweet potato…and oil drizzle shots….YUM!
I love your blog, and this is why! So delicious! I’m drooling at my computer.
MMM why have i never roasted grapes?! what a great concept!
Oh wow – so creative!!
I can’t wait to try this delicious creation you have cooked up. My mouth is watering now!
Here is another similar recipe to Maria’s – This is one of my FAVORITE recipes:
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/rosemary-flatbread-with-blue-cheese-grapes-and-honey
You MUST try it!!
this sounds pretty darn amazing, and how creative! love roasted fruit and goat cheese!
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^^That’s a pretty accurate statement for what my mind did when I saw these glorious potatoes.
I would never in a zillion years have thought of this, but it’s looking pretty awesome. Man, I love roasting things!
I never would have thought to make this in a billion years, but it looks UNBELIEVABLE. It includes all of my weaknesses: goat cheese, grapes, and Rob Lowe. Above, someone mentioned the Untouchable preview which I blogged about a few days ago. Ever noticed how Ron Swansony Rob Lowe looks? http://www.pretendtoenjoy.com/2012/01/lifetime-of-awesome-movies.html
You were made to be a recipe developer! Your recipes and food combos are always so creative
I would have never though to put grapes and sweet potatoes together. Keep on rockin’ it in the kitchen!!!
Oh my lord Jessica all these photos are just gorgeous! I love this recipe… you my friend are amazing!
OMG, get this in my stomach stat!
You know, I came close to trying roasted grapes with Smitten Kitchen’s grape-rosemary-sea salt focaccia, but at the last minute I realized that I was out of grapes, so I used a plum. Which was great, but still. In this recipe, I have a hunch that a plum just isn’t going to cut the mustard. Thanks mucho for the great flavor combo! I can’t wait to try it.
roasted grapes, eh? sounds AMAZING.
you have combined several of my favorites in one dish! ahhhh looks so good
AH help! I want to make these so badly but I dont have any grape seed oil- any other suggestions!?
Canola, safflower – anything with a high smoke point! If you are desperate you can try olive, but it may smoke a little.
Roasted grapes are insanely delicious!! Tried them on Christmas roasted with brussel sprouts, which you would have loved. This sweet tater dish looks 100% amazing. Well done, friend.
intriguing… i love when things burst in the oven too.
Umm this looks absolutely amazing! I swear I could eat sweet potatoes as a dessert I love them so much, and I’m excited to try roasted grapes
Who knew?!
Oh no you didn’t!!! This looks to good to be true!!!! I’m making these!
I have been seeing roasted grapes everywhere lately! I feel like I’m missing out…must get on this asap.Perhaps this weekend for the Giants game…
Wow! I’d love to make this in Australia but I need help with definition.
What is a sweet potato?
Over here sweet Potato is a yam, with orange flesh elongated shape. Can I use regular baking potatoes?
Thanks for your thoughts.
The definitely is a little wonky here too – I used sweet potatoes from Trader Joe’s, but they have orange flesh. In my local grocery story, a yam is the one with orange flesh. So I think it depends on region. I would not use a regular baked potato and I don’t think it would be sweet enough. If you can, try the yam!
Don’t hate me, but I am not a sweet potato fan. But this roasted grape thing sounds great, any other serving or combo sugggestions with roasted grapes??
Try the crostini I linked above!
what a wild combination of flavors! i’m definitely going to have to try roasted grapes… i bet i’d love them. totally in love with your photos. they’re amazing & completely drool-inducing!
Thank you!
I recently tried roasted grapes and sausage but wasn’t really a fan. Maybe the goat cheese and honey is key!
I’m a skeptic when it comes to this mish mash, but I will try it and report back.
I thought this was a strange combination at first but seeing the pictures it makes absolute perfect sense. Looks fantastic!!
OK, here comes another cringe-worthy word… SUCCULENT. That is the adjective your last photo — of popped-open grapes, dripping honey, and warmed, melty goat cheese – called to mind. Printed this out for near-future use!
(And for the record, “panties” is my husband’s all-time most cringe-inducing word.)
roasted grapes, goat cheese and sweet potatoes????? oh my heavens you’ve gone off the deep end and I want to come!!!!! Amazing.
Ok, seriously, this sounds AWESOME! The grapes, goat cheese and honey alone is mouthwatering.
oh.em.gee. the grapes in my fridge are screaming at me to be roasted and made into this delicious creation!
You don’t have to tell me twice. I am whipping this up immediately. First off, I absolutely love grapes…must try this roasted thing you speak of, sounds absolutely lu..xurious! Secondly, goat cheese is the only ingredient I live for + honey, and sweet potatoes…two of my fave food groups! Love it!
MANGIA!!!
these photos are so beautiful! the combo did not sound good to me at first , but they look so beautiful I may have to try them myself!!
I read this today, and I LOLed, and then of course I had to share with you:
http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/18/more-regrettable-tweets-from-rob-lowe/?campaign=Twitter_news
OMG lol!!
I had this for dinner tonight!!! SO SO SO GOOD! Roating grapes was the best idea EVERRRR
I’m so glad you liked it!!
Super inventive!
I have NEVER thought to add grapes to sweet potatoes. This looks like ultimate comfort food!
These sound ridiculously good!! I am so making them!
i have been googling like a mad woman recipes that involve cooked grapes! I saw it on someones blog (a warm grape dip with goat cheese) and could not get it off my mind!!! this looks incredible!
Wow – very interesting!! I have never seen grapes in cooking before. I like!
Oh, I’m making these TOMORROW.
Seeing this recipe inspired me to throw my previous dinner plans out the window and buy grapes on the way home so I could make this. Thanks so much – it was amazing!
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