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Our tips for Grapes

  • Buried treasure for little Pirates

    Submitted by Alice Squires, Warrington

    If you have a few odd pieces of fruit which need eating up, slice them into the correct number of bowls for your little pirates and smother in freshly made custard (instant, tin or carton will do, but work out more expensive and it's easier to get a specific amount if you make it up yourself). My children love hunting for the buried treasure so much that they told me I should sell the recipe! You can easily adapt this idea with a few sweets, chocolate buttons or whatever else you have to hand...

  • Storing Grapes

    Submitted by Love Food Hate Waste,

    Store grapes in the packaging you bought them in and refrigerate for freshness. Remove from fridge and bring to room temperature prior to eating..

  • Frozen grapes

    Submitted by Martha, London

    If you buy a big bunch of grapes and find you can't eat them all, wash and freeze the leftovers. You can use the frozen grapes to decorate ice cream, blend them into smoothies or just eat them as they are. They taste like mini ice lollies!

  • Leftover grapes

    Submitted by Lorraine Ottewill, Swanage, UK

    Buy a large bag of cheap grapes from the markets or use up surplus grapes. Freeze individually on a baking tray then put in a freezer bag once frozen. Eat when desired. They make lovely, refreshing treats for slimmers or diabetics. Also works well using raspberries!

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