Champagne Grape

Champagne Grape is not very common in Malaysia. The super small size of this grape grabbed my attention, hence i bought it. It's a type of small (around same size as black currant), super sour, seedless grape in a bunch.

So what this small fruit is all about?

"Champagne grapes, aka Black Corinth grapes, are, in fact, the smallest variety of all seedless grapes. Black Corinth grapes are not the exclusive champagne grape, there are red and green varieties as well, though very uncommon. Corinth grapes are one of the very few Parthenocarpic type of grapes in production - Parthenocarpic grapes have absolutely no seed development at all, compared to other seedless varieties, which develop seeds and eventually the seeds naturally abort."
~ taken from Specialtyproduce.com.

"Champagne grapes are the individual pearl-sized fragile skinned fruits, aka the berries, of the seedless grape variety, Black Corinth. When eaten fresh, they are known as a table grape. In dried form the champagne grape is transformed into a raisin, in which they are known as the Zante currant, or dried currant."
~ taken from Specialtyproduce.com.

"Champagne grapes are ubiquitously utilized for garnishing champagne flutes and decorating desserts and cheese trays. The grapes can also be used in many other forms, added to pastries, such as scones, muffins and cakes. Like many other fruits, champagne grapes make a great addition to fruit cereals, granola and yogurt. They can also be cooked and reduced down into a jelly, added to sauces for savory pairings with lamb, game and pork. In dried currant form the Champagne grapes can also be added to pastries as well as couscous, rice, fruit and green salads and paired equally with aged and fresh cheeses alongside charcuterie meats."
~ taken from Specialtyproduce.com.

Now we know what to make with champagne grape, lets try with pastry, or cooking with meat, and even make cheese cake!
100gram  of Champagne Grape is sold around RM6 to RM8. A small bunch of Champagne Grape is definitely more than 100gram.