Recipes
Grape juice recipes
Ten curated recipes (juices, desserts, a main dish and party options) from chefs, dietitians and recognized sources, with a link to the original recipe at the end of each one.
The recipes below were created by third parties (chefs and cooking sites): we summarize the ingredients here, but the full method is always at the original source link, credited to its respective author. Original sources are in Brazilian Portuguese.
Blended juice: grape with mango and ginger
A green blended juice with mango, apple and ginger, using whole grape juice as the base; it also includes collard greens and arugula, for an extra leafy-green boost.
Ingredients
- 4 slices (1 cm) of Palmer mango (120 g)
- ½ Fuji apple
- 1 cup of whole grape juice
- 1 small piece of ginger
- Collard greens and arugula, to taste
- Toasted sesame seeds to finish
Method (summary): blend everything together, strain, and top with toasted sesame seeds. Full step-by-step instructions are at the original source.
See full recipe (Tá na Mesa, in Portuguese) →
Dessert: grape juice sagu
A classic on Brazilian tables: sagu (tapioca pearls) simmered in grape juice with cinnamon and cloves, served chilled. One of the most traditional and beloved recipes on Panelinha, one of Brazil's largest recipe sites, run by well-known chef Rita Lobo.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sago pearls
- 3 cups whole grape juice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cloves
- 1 cup sugar
Method (summary): soak the sago for 1 hour, simmer it in the grape juice with the spices and sugar until the pearls turn translucent, then chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Full instructions and an optional custard topping are at the original source.
See full recipe (Panelinha, in Portuguese) →
Alcohol-free drink: grape and mint
Refreshing and easy to make: muddled grapes with mint and club soda, finished with frozen grape "ice cubes" instead of regular ice, so the drink never gets watered down. Great to serve the whole family, no alcohol involved.
Ingredients
- ½ cup grapes (Victoria or similar)
- 10 mint leaves
- ⅔ cup chilled club soda
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Ice and frozen grape cubes, to taste
Method (summary): muddle the grapes with sugar at the bottom of the glass, add the gently bruised mint leaves, top with ice, frozen grape cubes and club soda. Stir gently and serve right away.
See full recipe (Panelinha, in Portuguese) →
Main dish: chicken thighs in grape juice, honey and ginger sauce
A savory option for variety: chicken thighs marinated in whole grape juice, then roasted with potatoes, finished with a sweet-and-sour honey-ginger sauce made from the marinade itself. From a Brazilian workplace-wellness nutrition program (SESI-SP).
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups whole grape juice
- 2 garlic cloves and 1 medium onion
- 2 large potatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and parsley, to taste
Method (summary): marinate the chicken in grape juice, garlic, onion and salt for 3 hours. Set the marinade aside and mix in the honey and ginger. Roast the chicken with the potatoes covered in foil, then uncover to brown, basting with the sauce. Finish with parsley.
See full recipe (SESI-SP, in Portuguese) →
Quick dessert: whole grape juice gelatin
The simplest recipe on this list: just 3 ingredients, no store-bought grape-flavored gelatin mix (which tends to have more added sugar and dye); here the whole grape juice itself provides both flavor and color. Recipe signed by a registered dietitian.
Ingredients
- 1 envelope (12 g) unflavored, colorless gelatin
- 2 cups (500 ml) whole grape juice (no added sugar)
- 1 cup seedless purple grapes (optional)
Method (summary): dissolve the colorless gelatin per package instructions, stir in the grape juice until fully combined. Divide into individual cups, add grapes if using, and refrigerate until set.
See full recipe (Minha Vida, in Portuguese) →
Quick breakfast: banana and grape smoothie
Two ingredients, a blender, five minutes: this is the most straightforward recipe on the list, submitted by a home cook to TudoGostoso, one of Brazil's largest recipe sites. A good option for anyone in a morning hurry.
Ingredients
- 3 large bananas, sliced
- 3½ cups whole grape juice
Method (summary): blend the bananas and grape juice together until smooth. For a frozen, sorbet-like version, freeze in small containers for 1.5–2 hours before serving.
See full recipe (TudoGostoso, in Portuguese) →
Grape juice cake
Grape juice replaces the milk in the batter, giving the cake a pretty purple tint and a mildly fruity flavor, no food coloring needed. A good way to use up leftover juice in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup whole grape juice
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon margarine
Method (summary): mix all ingredients except the baking powder with an electric mixer, gently fold in the baking powder last, and bake in a greased, floured pan until golden. Full oven time and temperature at the original source.
See full recipe (Vitat, in Portuguese) →
For parties: alcohol-free fruit punch
Built to serve a crowd and please kids and adults alike: a solid alcohol-free option for a birthday or family gathering. The more colorful the chopped fruit, the better it looks.
Ingredients
- 1 liter whole red grape juice, chilled
- 500 ml sparkling water (or lemon-lime soda)
- Chopped fruit, to taste (apple, grapes, strawberry, pineapple)
- Ice
Method (summary): place the chopped fruit in a large pitcher or punch bowl, add the grape juice, and let it rest in the fridge for 15 minutes. Right before serving, add the sparkling water and ice.
See full recipe (TudoGostoso, in Portuguese) →
Sugar-free jam: grape juice and chia
The jam-like texture comes from the chia, not sugar or pectin: the seeds swell on contact with liquid and thicken the mixture on their own. A dietitian's recipe, designed for anyone who wants less sugar without giving up jam on toast.
Ingredients
- 100 ml whole grape juice
- 3 heaping tablespoons chia seeds
Method (summary): stir the grape juice and chia together well, keeping this exact ratio (otherwise the jam turns out too runny). Refrigerate in a sealed jar for 6 hours to hydrate and thicken. Sweetening is optional.
See full recipe (Adriana Lauffer, in Portuguese) →
Frozen dessert: grape ice cream
A creamy ice cream made with concentrated grape juice, no preservatives or artificial dyes, from confectioner and content creator Danielle Noce, who also shows how to make your own concentrated grape juice at home from dark grapes.
Ingredients
- 500 g heavy cream
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 400 ml concentrated grape juice (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon emulsifier (optional, for texture)
Method (summary): blend the cream, condensed milk and grape juice for about 2 minutes, freeze for 2 hours, then whip again with the emulsifier before the final freeze. Homemade concentrated grape juice instructions at the original source.
See full recipe (Danielle Noce, in Portuguese) →Know a popular grape juice recipe we should include here? Send it to us.
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