Grapes in Muscat Jelly

Muscat grapes are grown locally, just down the road in Strete. The weather here is warm enough for them to develop the full muscat scent to balance out their intense sweetness. The best of grapes, they are awaited with keen anticipation as autumn begins. Look out for imported Italian muscat grapes, plump and at their peak as they mature from green to a pale honey colour.

Here they are set in a Beaumes de Venise jelly, which echoes the muscat flavour. If you have time, set the grapes