Hosting couldn’t be simpler with this one-pan wonder, just toss everything together and let the oven do the work. The true magic lies in the warming of the spices—cinnamon, orange peel, clove and star anise—which will fill your home with a cozy aroma. Serve this dish as an app or as a rich addition to a cheese board. The best part? It’s made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen, proving that sometimes the simplest recipes are the most delightful.

What can I serve with Roasted Feta and Mulled Spiced Grapes?

This dish pairs wonderfully with crackers, crostini, or fresh baguette slices. You can also add it to a cheese board for a luxurious appetizer or serve it with a fresh salad for a more substantial meal.

Can I adjust this recipe?

Try adding a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze over the roasted feta and grapes for an extra layer of sweetness and acidity. Additionally, adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary will complement the spiced flavors.

What wine pairs well with roasted feta?

The best wines will complement feta’s saltiness, creaminess, and tangy flavors. A sauvignon blanc or dry riesling would pair perfectly, or perhaps a rosé. To try something off the beaten path, look for Greek varietals like assyrtiko, a high-acid white wine.

Roasted Feta With Mulled Spiced Grapes

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The magic of this dish lies in the warming of the spices – cinnamon, orange peel, clove and star anise – which will fill your home with a cozy aroma. Serve this dish as an app or as a rich addition to a cheese board.

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Equipment

baking dish
spatula

Ingredients

400 g feta cheese (see note #1) drained
400 g Concord or red grapes
4 whole cloves
3 whole star anise
2 cinnamon sticks
2-3 strips orange peel
2 tbsp olive oil
pinch salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Place feta in centre of baking dish and arrange grapes around it. Tuck cloves, star anise, cinnamon sticks and orange peel among grapes. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly sprinkle grapes with salt.
Roast until cheese is soft and lightly browned on top and grapes are lightly charred, 25 minutes.
Use a spatula to transfer feta to serving plate and arrange grapes around it. Spoon juices from pan over grapes, and lightly season everything with salt. Enjoy warm with crackers or crostini.