ZThis Roasted Italian Sausage with Grapes and Apples with a balsamic vinegar and red wine reduction sauce is sure to please. Delicious with mashed potatoes.
Grapes are currently in season and at their best. They are huge, juicy, and very sweet. The prices are also lowest at this time and I usually buy two to three pounds each week. I like to get a mix of green, red, and black grapes. They make wonderful snacks and are great for the bento boxes.
Although we eat a lot of grapes, I have never thought of cooking with them until now. I have seen quite a few recipes but this one combining Italian sausages and grapes over at Pam’s Midwest Kitchen Korner caught my eye. I really like the idea of the balsamic vinegar and red wine reduction sauce over the Roasted Italian Sausage with Grapes and Apples.
Pam used a combination of red and green grapes but said that the color and type really did not matter. I used black grapes as it was the only variety I had on hand then. As I did not have enough grapes, I added two Honeycrisp apples. The preparation was a breeze with store bought fully cooked all natural sweet Italian sausages. I also roasted some sweet potato squashes and my favorite squash for the season, in the same oven. Dinner was ready in under 45 minutes. It was delicious! I like the slightly tangy sauce on the sweet fruits and sausages. This Roasted Italian Sausage with Grapes and Apples recipe is definitely a keeper!
This Roasted Italian Sausage with Grapes and Apples with a balsamic vinegar and red wine reduction sauce is sure to please. Delicious with mashed potatoes.
- 8 fully cooked sweet Italian sausage (about 1½ pounds/675g)
- 1 lb seedless grapes (450g)
- 2 apples (cored and sliced ½-inch thick)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 6 tbsp balsamic vinegar (90ml)
- ½ cup dry red wine (60ml)
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Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Melt butter in a large cast iron pan. Add grapes and apples and toss to coat, about 3 to 4 minutes. With thongs, push cooked sausages into the fruits. Place pan in the oven and roast for 25 minutes.
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When done, transfer sausages, grapes, and apples with a slotted spoon to a warm serving dish. Place pan on stove over medium heat. Pour in balsamic vinegar and red wine. Stir to scrape up browned bits in pan and cook till sauce is thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
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Pour over sausages, grapes, and apples. Serve immediately.
This tasty dish is delicious served with mashed potatoes or roasted squash. YUM!
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎
torviewtoronto says
October 17, 2011 at 7:00 amcolourful combination lovely presentationhttp
Nasi Lemak Lover says
October 17, 2011 at 7:24 amWow , this look so tempting and interesting ! Must try one day .
Pam says
October 17, 2011 at 9:12 amBiren, your dish looks delicious!!! I have to try it your way with the apples now. Isn’t that sauce the best? Thanks for the nod!
PolaM says
October 17, 2011 at 10:29 amThis is beautiful! It almost looks like a cake and I bet it is super tasty! Thank you for sharing!
Ann@Anncoo Journal says
October 17, 2011 at 10:31 amLove this combination with fresh grapes and apples. The whole dish must be very delicious too 🙂
Mari @ Mari's Cakes says
October 17, 2011 at 11:44 amGreat recipe, Biren. I could just taste the sweet of the grapes, tartness of the apple and the herbs of the sausage. Wonderful!
Haruna says
October 17, 2011 at 12:40 pmOh, look at that delicious glistening food!
Ju;s says
October 17, 2011 at 3:14 pmI looooooove roasted grapes and apples but didn’t ever think of pairing them with sausage. This looks lovely!
Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner says
October 17, 2011 at 3:39 pmSee, I never would have thought to put the grapes in this sort of dish. Great addition! Thanks!
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma What’s For Dinner
http://www.mawhats4dinner.com
Lyn says
October 17, 2011 at 3:43 pmLovely combinations of ingredients and seasonings! Sweet, sour and savory=YUMS! 😉
I shall try this in future! 😀
Ashley@BakerbyNature says
October 17, 2011 at 7:51 pmI love adding fruits to savory dishes, and grapes are such a unique idea – looks fantastic!
Amelia says
October 17, 2011 at 8:12 pmLooks delicious and I like the combo of apples and grapes. yum yum
Quay Po Cooks says
October 17, 2011 at 9:28 pmThis truly WOWED me!! Love the color and the presentation!
Lyndsey ~The Tiny Skillet~ says
October 17, 2011 at 10:31 pmI saw Pam’spost too. I still haven’t tried cooking with grapes, but you do make it look tempting. I am not big on cooked fruit with meats, but hey, you never know how good it is unless you try it! Beautiful photos Biren
Nutmeg Nanny says
October 17, 2011 at 10:55 pmI love that you added grapes! I bet it brought a really nice sweet flavor to the mix…yum!
wok with ray says
October 18, 2011 at 12:40 amI don’t know if I want to eat it or just stare at it, hmm. 🙂 It look beautiful and mouthwatering, Biren. I hope you are having a great week! 🙂
Blackswan says
October 18, 2011 at 5:25 amGreat job, Biren! I would’ve not thought of this combination. Gosh, must’ve been really tasty 🙂
Tina(PinayInTexas) says
October 18, 2011 at 9:42 amWow! What a great combination of ingredients! The outcome looks so scrumptious, Biren!
Reeni says
October 18, 2011 at 1:13 pmWhat a unique dish! The combo of flavors sounds outrageously good and I like the idea of roasting grapes. You don’t often see grapes used for savory dishes. Have a great week Biren! xoxo
tigerfish says
October 18, 2011 at 11:01 pmIt looks like dessert pudding/tart with the grapes on top but it being savory…..I just like the idea even better!
Jackie says
October 19, 2011 at 3:32 amLove pairing sweet ingredients in savory dishes. Sounds delicious.
DongXing says
October 19, 2011 at 7:32 amI think I am going to cook this dish this weekend as I am very sure it will be a hit. I have done a pork and apple braise with Dijon mustard and my family loves it very much every time it was served. To use sausages, apples and the balsamic and wine reduction would be better. I look forward to trying this out. Thanks!
Sarah says
October 19, 2011 at 7:44 pmWhat a bizarre combination of ingredients, I would never have come up with such a blend. But it looks sooo good and I’m definitely going to give it a try. Thanks!
Reese@SeasonwithSpice says
October 19, 2011 at 8:24 pmThis is a great one Biren. I love the idea of pairing fruits with meat. It helps to cut down the heaviness of a meaty meal.
kitchen flavours says
October 19, 2011 at 8:55 pmWow! You have me drooling over this! I’m coming right over! Looks super delicious!! 🙂
elisabeth@foodandthrift says
October 19, 2011 at 9:17 pmSuch in interesting, unique, and delicious looking dish, Biren!
I love Italian sausage, but have never tried it with roasted grapes, and apples. Love the combination of the sweet, tart, and savory! I think it’s a good balance combining it with the fruits, instead of a starch, ie: potatoes. Great job!
Hugs,
Julie M. says
October 20, 2011 at 6:36 amNow that is my kind of meal. I adore sausage and the ease of the recipe has it already penciled into next week’s rotation. Thanks Biren!
Curry and Comfort says
October 23, 2011 at 6:11 amWhat a wonderful Fall dish. I love the balance of flavors.
Kristi Rimkus says
October 23, 2011 at 6:59 pmI just recently discovered the black grapes and just love them. I have to say I would never have thought of cooking them either. I usually just eat them, or add them to salads. Great idea!
JOY PROWSE says
November 2, 2011 at 6:56 pmI make a similar recipe with slight changes which enhances this recipe…you will be saying, “DELICIOUS!” if you try my suggestions: Ingredients; 1 1/2 lbs Italian mild sausages with 1/2 chopped onion, 4 cups green and red seedless grapes, 1/2 cup white wine, 1/2 apple with skin and seasoned with salt, pepper and oregano. It was marvelous. Do not prick the sausages until after they brown and do not over cook. The grapes should still have a slight crunch!
Joy Prowse
Jo says
December 27, 2011 at 10:10 amLooks delicious. Would love for you to share your pictures with us over at foodepix.com.