It would be great if I had the time to make “real” focaccia bread, unfortunately my life is just too crammed with a million other activities at the moment. However, this simplistic version of the classic Italian peasant bread comes together in an instant.
This is wonderful finger food and a great party appetizer. In the oven, the grapes become lightly roasted, soft and juicy. The contrast of the salt and sweet really make this a winner.
Because you are using already prepared pizza dough, it takes no time at all to get this on the serving table. Every Mom’s dream!
Your friends and family will thank you!
Let pizza dough stand at room temperature 15 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 12 x 8 inch rectangle. If dough begins to pull back while rolling, let rest 5 minutes. Really try to get it to the size indicated, otherwise your dough will be too thick. It does take a little time and I had good luck using a rolling pin and my hands to stretch the dough. You also do not want a real thick crust.
Transfer dough to a lightly greased baking sheet. Using a fork, prick dough. Cover; let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450o F. Brush dough with 1 Tablespoon of oil; sprinkle with salt and basil.
Arrange grapes on dough; sprinkle with rosemary and cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until puffed and lightly brown.
Drizzle with remaining 1 Tablespoon oil. To serve, cut into strips with a pizza cutter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Easy Grape and Rosemary Focaccia
Ingredients
- 1 lb refrigerated or thawed pizza dough
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 Tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary
- 2 Tablespoons grated Romano cheese
Directions
- Let pizza dough stand at room temperature 15 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 12 x 8 inch rectangle. If dough begins to pull back while rolling, let rest 5 minutes. Really try to get it to the size indicated, otherwise your dough will be too thick. It does take a little time and I had good luck using a rolling pin and my hands to stretch the dough. You also do not want a real thick crust.
- Transfer dough to a lightly greased baking sheet. Using a fork, prick dough. Cover; let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Brush dough with 1 Tablespoon of oil; sprinkle with salt and basil. Arrange grapes on dough; sprinkle with rosemary and cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until puffed and lightly brown. Drizzle with remaining 1 Tablespoon oil. To serve, cut into strips with a pizza cutter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
KP says
I love grapes!
Liz C. says
OMG! I would have never thought of this combination. Mmmmmrrrooowwwwwwww!
Lynda says
This is almost too pretty to eat, but I’d love to have a huge piece right now. Delicious looking!
Tiffiny Felix says
Roasting grapes is something I never would have thought of. I *love* it!
Paula says
Now this is a totally new recipe to me! The flavor combo’s have me intrigued — especially the sweet grapes and the pungent romano cheese combo. Can I have a slice?
grace says
hey–no one in this chair is judging you for not making focaccia from scratch. this is just as good, if not better. lovely topping choices–i fully intend to start using grapes in more savory applications!
bellini valli says
Since we are both from wine-growing regions I would love to venture into the sweet and savoury realm with pizza!
Year on the Grill says
grapes on a pizza… I HAVE to try this soon, sounds wonderful!
Jennifer says
I would never think grapes would taste good on this, but I think I might have to try it!
lisaiscooking says
This sounds so great with the basil and rosemary!
Lisa Sipple says
This sounds amazing and so easy to put together. Roasted grapes are the best!
The Teacher Cooks says
Wow! Beautiful picture! Grapes here are different, but I love grapes and cheese together. I will have to try this super easy focaccia.
Mental P Mama says
What a great combination. You should do a whole grape-themed section;)
Katrina says
Ooh, that looks fantastic and I would have never thought of grapes–why not, we put pineapple on pizza! Happy Weekend, Cathy!
Kristi K. says
Looks wonderful and grapes are on sale at my grocery store this week! Is that just 1 tbs of cheese, though? In the pix, it looks like much more.
June says
Fabulous idea – I’ll be giving this a try with our afternoon libation! Hope you’re well and that planting’s going swimmingly …though I could have used a better word. Has the rain stopped?
Laura says
OMG this is simply gorgeous. Copying and pasting into my to try files for sure…
Jenn from j3nn.net says
At first glance the grapes look like pepperoni LOL. Grapes is a new one to me, but sweet and savory is always a winning combo!
Jenn
Barbara says
Love this recipe! Nothing better than fresh rosemary with cheese and crunchy bread. I’ve seen grapes on a pizza before, but have never tried it. This looks delicious!
noble pig says
Just 1 Tablespoon.
noble pig says
Still raining…
Bob says
Interesting. Not a combination I would have thought of, but I bet it’s tasty. I happen to have some pizza dough in the fridge and grapes that need to be used, I might make this for lunch tomorrow.
Blond Duck says
It looks real enough to me!
dawn says
Love this!! OMG!
Steph says
Beautiful!! I am going to have to try this soon.
Dinners & Dreams says
Beautiful faccacia. I love the use of grapes.
Lea Ann says
Beautiful! Gotta give this a try.
Lena in VT says
Mae this last night for dinner and it was so GOOD!
Mary says
This is a great secret weapon to file in the recipe box. It’s beautiful to look at and I’m sure delightful to eat. Thanks, Cathy. Have a fabulous weekend.
annbb says
That looks wonderful!
Dirk in Maine says
Made it…t’was perfection!
Marjie says
When you get the vineyard a little better under control, and have 15 minutes to spare, try my homemade focaccia recipe. It doesn’t take much longer than your pizza dough. I think I’ll try it with grapes on top next time.
Maria Chamorro says
Hi, this is my first time on your site and it is so unbelievably yummy! Definitely will be back!
Liz C. says
Wow! I would have never thought of this combination, but grapes are so healthy & delicious! Genius.
Now I’m off to try & catch up on what I’ve missed….
megan says
I’m having a BBQ in 2 weeks and this would be perfect. I might have to try it with a little blu cheese.
Audrey at Barking Mad says
Absolutely beautiful! Being that this has grapes, I bet even my picky little eater would love it!
chellie says
I made this today and it was so delish!! thanks for sharing. I would have never thought to roast grapes, or put them on bread. Loved it!!! I’ll be sending ppl over from my blog. 🙂
Charles says
Love the idea of grapes with savory and your bread looks amazing. We did a recipe not long ago with chicken, grapes and capers. They do add an amazing zing to savory flavors. Thanks for posting this.
Lisa says
This is a fun combination of flavors! What a fantastic idea for a quick snack or appetizer.
Natalie says
Just made this last night, and it was delicious! It didn’t take very long to make and didn’t cause me any grief. We almost ate the entire thing between the two of us! Plus, the house smelled AMAZING the rest of the night. Definitely can’t wait to make this again. Thanks!