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| − | The '''grape''' is a popular small [[Cookbook:Fruit|fruit]].
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| − | Dried grapes are called [[Cookbook:Raisin|raisins]].
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| − | Grapes are commonly used to make [[Cookbook:Jam|jam]], [[Cookbook:Jelly|jelly]], and [[Cookbook:Wine|wine]].
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| − | Half of the world's fruit production goes to grapes. Most grapes are used for production of foods marketed as being without added [[Cookbook:Sugar|sugar]]. For this use, the juice is treated to remove the flavor and pretty much everything else except for the sugar and water.
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| − | Though not always, flavor can usually be guessed by color and size. Very large grapes tend to have a weak flavor. Green grapes also tend to have a weak flavor. Red grapes tend to have a fairly full flavor. Purple grapes tend to have the flavor of red grapes plus a sort of harsh bitter taste. Grapes with seeds tend to have better flavor than grapes without seeds.
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| − | Grapes are not normally cooked, except to demonstrate odd properties of a [[Cookbook:Microwave Oven|microwave oven]].
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| − | Cut the grape nearly in half, leaving a very thin connection. Place the grape in the microwave oven with the cut sides up. Microwave the grape.
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