Roasted Grape Sauce with Balsamic and Thyme

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the ingredients

   Preheat the oven to 220 °C. Wash and dry the grapes. Peel the onion and cut it into thick wedges.

   
2. 2

   Roast the grapes

   Spread the grapes and onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with thyme, salt, and black pepper. Roast for 20 to 24 minutes, until the grapes burst and the onion is lightly browned at the edges.

   
3. 3

   Simmer briefly

   Transfer the contents of the baking sheet, including the juices, to a small saucepan. Add the water and balsamic vinegar, stir in the honey, and bring to a gentle simmer over low heat. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes to let the flavors come together.

   
4. 4

   Blend until smooth

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and blend the mixture with an immersion blender until thick and glossy. It is fine if a few small pieces of grape skin remain.

   
5. 5

   Finish with butter and serve

   Stir the butter into the warm sauce until melted and the sauce is glossy. Serve warm; it will thicken slightly as it cools.