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Printed September 2, 2026
Printed September 2, 2026
5-Ingredient Magic
Miso-Honey Roasted Grapes with Ricotta
Sweet grapes meet savory miso in this stunning appetizer that tastes like it took hours. Creamy ricotta balances the caramelized fruit for an elegant contrast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups seedless red grapes
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta
- Fresh thyme sprigs
Preparation
This recipe was born from a happy accident in a Brooklyn test kitchen, where a forgotten bowl of grapes sat next to an open jar of miso. What if, someone wondered, we roasted them together? The result is a stunning interplay of umami and sweetness that makes ricotta feel like the most sophisticated cheese on earth.
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste and 2 tablespoons of honey until smooth.
- Toss the grapes in the miso-honey mixture until evenly coated, then spread them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until the grapes are bursting and caramelized.
- Spread the ricotta on a serving plate, top with the warm roasted grapes and their syrupy juices, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of honey, and garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
Serve with crusty bread or crackers, or simply eat with a spoon while standing at the counter.
