Persian Grapes

Transform your table with the exotic allure of Persian Grapes, a vibrant dish showcasing tender, honey-glazed grapes infused with aromatic saffron, cinnamon, and cardamom. This quick and elegant recipe, ready in under 30 minutes, combines the natural sweetness of red or green seedless grapes with the floral notes of rose water and the crunch of chopped pistachios. Gently simmered to perfection, the grapes remain juicy and intact, creating a warm dessert or sophisticated accompaniment to Persian rice or roasted meats. Garnished with fresh mint for a fragrant finish, this dish delivers an unforgettable sensory experience with minimal effort—perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a special treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams seedless red or green grapes
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 units cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon rose water
• 2 tablespoons pistachios (chopped, for garnish)
• 6 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, dissolve the saffron threads in 2 tablespoons of hot water. Set aside for 5-10 minutes to bloom.

Step 2

In a medium-sized skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the honey to the melted butter and stir until combined.

Step 4

Gently add the grapes to the skillet, ensuring they are evenly coated in the butter-honey mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, add the cardamom pods, and pour in the saffron water. Stir gently to combine and allow the grapes to simmer for an additional 5 minutes until they are warm and slightly softened, but not completely burst.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the rose water. Remove the cardamom pods.

Step 7

Transfer the warm grapes to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped pistachios and optional mint leaves.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a warm dessert or a side dish alongside Persian rice or roasted meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(609.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	663.4

Total Fat 18.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 32.9mg	0%
Sodium 88.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 112.9g
Protein 7.2g	0%

Vitamin D 2.2IU	0%
Calcium 96.6mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 1152.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.5%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 72.5%