The six brothers behind decades old Northern Ireland bakery Genesis Crafty presented me with an opportunity to be one of the family so to speak … but only for a limited time. I’m their blogger of the month! And as such, I’m taking to my kitchen to see what I can cook up to go with their range of handmade small batch baked goods. My latest creation? A rich and creamy red grape and sage mascarpone.
Inspiration comes when you least expect it sometimes. As I mentioned in my last recipe post for this Genesis Crafty series, I was recently in Athens, Greece. While going through the toiletries in my hotel room bath, I was particularly impressed by the moisturiser and its main ingredients of red grape and sage. It smelled great and to me the unusual mix of grapes and sage seemed like something to eat more than lather on your body. So, when I got home I started playing around with the combo and came up with this creamy spread that’s ideal when served alongside Genesis Crafty scones.
RED GRAPE AND SAGE MASCARPONE Yum
- 250g mascarpone;
- 5 tablespoons of sage;
- 250g seedless red grapes chopped in half (or even quartered or diced if you wish);
- 1 dash of freshly milled black pepper.
Want to make a smaller (or larger) quantity? Basically, for every 50g of mascarpone add a tablespoon of sage and roughly 50g of grapes and black pepper to taste.
Method
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly and store in an airtight container.
Serve
Enjoy as you would clotted cream or cream cheese.
About Genesis Crafty
Genesis Crafty is a modern bakery and family business owned and run by six brothers who together make baking amazing. Originally set up by the McErlain brothers’ parents in 1968 as a simple home bakery with just one bread cart, just over four decades later Genesis Crafty is a truly modern bakery but with artisan values. The bakers still flip every pancake and chaff every scone by hand. A unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and skilled innovation, Genesis Crafty is proud to still be making many age-old favourite recipes, while keeping fresh with new and delicious creations.
Find out more at genesiscrafty.com.
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