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Home » Produce guides » 2022 fall recipe collection: grapes

Modified: Sep 1, 2022 by Vee

2022 fall recipe collection: grapes

This collection contains over 30 recipes from Waldorf salad spinoffs to roasted grapes with chicken to homemade concord grape juice. Perfect when grapes are in season this autumn.

Seasonal guides for September, October, and November.

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  • Waldorf salad
  • Other grape salads
  • Sandwiches
  • Chicken, pork, and steak
  • Pair with sweet potatoes
  • Other sides
  • Homemade classics
  • Dessert
  • Drinks

Waldorf salad

The original salad was invented at the New York City Waldorf Astoria hotel by Oscar Tshirky in 1893 (you can even get his cookbook for fun). The original recipe included only apples, celery, mayonnaise, and lettuce. It has since evolved, even by chefs within the Waldorf, to usually include grapes and nuts.

Here are several versions with grapes that are perfect for fall:

Waldorf salad with coconut and a curry-mango dressing by The View from Great Island
Waldorf salad with coconut and a curry-mango dressing
Waldorf salad with poppy seed dressing by The Cookie Rookie
Waldorf salad with poppy seed dressing
Chicken Waldorf salad with kale and candied walnuts by The Modern Proper
Chicken Waldorf salad with kale and candied walnuts

Other grape salads

When adding grapes to a salad, cut them in half so they are easier to get on a fork, or try using small champagne grapes for a fun, seasonal twist.

Harvest wild rice salad recipe by The View from Great Island
Harvest wild rice salad
Arugula salad with grapes and black pepper vinaigrette recipe by Pinch of Yum
Arugula salad with grapes and black pepper vinaigrette
Chicken Waldorf salad with kale and candied walnuts by The Modern Proper
Chicken Waldorf salad with kale and candied walnuts
Carrot, grape, and chicken salad recipe by Heather Christo
Carrot, grape, and chicken salad
Warm spinach salad with roasted grapes and sweet potatoes
Warm spinach salad with roasted grapes and sweet potatoes

Sandwiches

Much like the Waldorf salad, chicken salad has a lot of variations. Try these 3 different chicken salad sandwiches with grapes - one has capers, another is vegetarian, and the third adds feta and whole grains.

Chicken salad sandwich with grapes, cucumbers, and capers by A Spicy Perspective
Chicken salad sandwich with grapes, cucumbers, and capers
Chickpea salad sandwich with grapes and walnuts recipe by Rhubarbarians
Chickpea salad sandwich with grapes and walnuts
Chicken salad with grapes, grains, and feta recipe by Pinch of Yum
Chicken salad with grapes, grains, and feta

Chicken, pork, and steak

Roasting grapes tames their typical bright flavor and consistency, turning them into tender, caramelized sweetness. You can roast ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or roast them with whatever meat you are cooking.

Autumn chicken Escabeche with roasted apples and grapes by Half Baked Harvest
Autumn chicken Escabeche with roasted apples and grapes
Saucy pork chops with Cipollini onions and grapes recipe by Honest Cooking
Saucy pork chops with Cipollini onions and grapes
Chicken with roasted grapes and pecan gravy in a cast iron skillet
Chicken with roasted grapes and pecan gravy
Roasted muscat grape, steak, and farro salad recipe by Ask The Food Geek
Roasted muscat grape, steak, and farro salad
Grape and blue cheese flank steak recipe by Nutmeg Nanny
Grape and blue cheese flank steak

Pair with sweet potatoes

Grapes pair well with sweet potatoes, especially when roasted and drizzled with a little honey.

Roasted grape, rosemary, and goat cheese sweet potato melbas by Miss Allie's Kitchen
Roasted grape, rosemary, and goat cheese sweet potato melbas
Roasted grape,goat cheese, and honey stuffed sweet potatoes by How Sweet Eats
Roasted grape,goat cheese, and honey stuffed sweet potatoes
Warm spinach salad with roasted grapes and sweet potatoes
Warm spinach salad with roasted grapes and sweet potatoes

Other sides

Roasted grape crostini with balsamic reduction recipe by Honest Cooking
Roasted grape crostini with balsamic reduction
Irish Dubliner fondue recipe by A Spicy Perspective
Irish Dubliner fondue
Caramelized shallot and grape chutney recipe by Pinch of Yum
Caramelized shallot and grape chutney
Roasted cranberry grape compote recipe by the Floating Kitchen
Roasted cranberry grape compote

Homemade classics

These recipes all use Concord grapes because they have that classic grape flavor. Just remember they are full of seeds so you'll likely want to strain the seeds out.

Homemade grape juice by Homemade Food Junkie
Homemade grape juice
Concord grape jelly recipe by the Kumquat Blog
Concord grape jelly
Concord grape sherbert recipe by The Messy Baker
Concord grape sherbert

Dessert

No grape dessert recipe collection would be complete without a grape salad. If you're willing to stray (just slightly) from the classic, the version I share here has candied pecans and a slightly lighter creamy dressing.

For interesting takes on a dessert, look for muscat grapes for a dessert-wine flavor, or cotton candy grapes. The cotton candy ones taste much sweeter, so consider mixing them in with another variety instead of using only that type.

Concord grape & walnut fangipane tart with a gluten-free rosemary crust by The Bojon Gourmet
Concord grape & walnut fangipane tart with a gluten-free rosemary crust
Grape salad with candied pecan topping recipe by The Cookie Rookie
Grape salad with candied pecan topping
Easy chocolate-covered grape skewers recipe by How Sweet Eats
Easy chocolate-covered grape skewers
Berry salad in honey mascarpone dressing recipe by Carlsbad Cravings
Berry salad in honey mascarpone dressing

Drinks

Homemade grape juice by Homemade Food Junkie
Homemade grape juice
Green grape smoothie with bananas and orange juice by Honest Cooking
Green grape smoothie with bananas and orange juice
Concord grape, blackberry bourbon fizz by Heather Christo
Concord grape, blackberry bourbon fizz
Frozen grapes daiquiri recipe by Lady & pups
Frozen grapes daiquiri

More guides

  • 33 grape recipes from Epicurious (including a grape sweet and sour sauce for pork, a grape iced tea, and pizza)
  • September seasonal guide and recipe collection
  • October seasonal guide and recipe collection
  • November seasonal guide and recipe collection
  • Grapes: everything you need to know

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