Saba
- 2 pounds wine grapes, such as concord or champagne
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- Place the grapes in a large pot and crush with a potato masher so that they release their juices.
- Add the rosemary and bring to a boil over medium heat (leave the seeds and stems in the pot).
- Cook the mixture, stirring and crushing frequently, until the grapes have completely broken down and lost their juices, about 15 minutes.
- Strain the contents through a fine-mesh sieve into a small pot.
- Make sure to squeeze all of the juice from the grapes (pressing with the back of a wooden spoon works well).
- Discard the seeds, stems, and rosemary.
- Bring the juices back to a boil over medium heat and slowly reduce until a syrupy consistency is reached (the liquid will coat the back of a metal spoon lightly), about 40 minutes.
- It is very easy to scorch the syrup, so test it frequently by drizzling it on a plate.
- If it has reduced too much, add a little water to reconstitute.
- The syrup will thicken significantly when it is cool.
wine grapes, rosemary
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/saba-389631 (may not work)