You’ll see it on the menu at holidays, picnics, and more.
Jake Sternquist
If you live in the Midwest, chances are you’ve had grape salad at least once.
It’s a tangy combination of grapes, apples, and glazed pecans covered with a sweet sauce.
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It can be made in advance and goes well with any number ofmain dishes.
Here’s how to make grape salad, including our Test Kitchen’s secret to the creamiest texture.
Grape Salad Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this creamy grape salad recipe.
How to Make Grape Salad
Making this grape salad with cream cheese is quite easy.
Here’s a quick look at how to assemble it.
Add sour cream, brown sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon; beat until combined.
Assemble and Serve
In a serving bowl, combine grapes and apple.
Add cream cheese mixture; toss to combine.
Top with pecans before serving.
Glazed Pecans
Make Pecans
Preheat oven to 350F.
Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons orange juice.
Add 1 cup pecan halves, stirring to coat.
Spread nuts into prepared pan.
Bake about 12 minutes or until nuts are browned and syrup is bubbly, stirring once.
Pour out onto a lightly greased baking sheet, separating into single nuts.
Cool on a wire rack.
Makes 1 cup nuts.
Store the pecans separately in an airtight container.
Top with pecans just before serving.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
