Grape Mincemeat
Notes: If making up to 2 days ahead, chill airtight.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Squeeze sausages from casings into a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over high heat; add onion. With a spoon, break meat into fine chunks and stir often until meat is well browned, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
2
Add grapes, 1/2 cup water, cloves, and cinnamon. Stir often until water is evaporated, 4 to 5 minutes. Add another 1/4 cup water and stir, mashing grapes if they don't pop, until liquid is evaporated and mixture is slightly thicker, about 8 minutes. Add pepper to taste.
Step 3
3
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.
Ingredients
1/4 pound hot or mild Italian sausages
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup seedless red grapes, rinsed
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fresh-ground pepper