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Golden roasted feta block surrounded by blistered red grapes, honey drizzle, and thyme sprigs in a white baking dish on wood.

Warm Honey-Roasted Feta with Grapes and Toasted Walnuts

A block of feta and red grapes roast together with honey and thyme until the feta is soft and the grapes blister, ready to scoop up with bread.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 242
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g feta one solid block, not crumbled
  • 300 g red seedless grapes stemmed, left whole
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp honey divided
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme leaves picked, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly cracked
  • 3 tbsp walnuts (about 30 g); chopped, toasted if you like
  • crusty bread or crackers to serve; optional, for scooping

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 200 C / 400 F. Set a 23 cm / 9-inch oven-safe baking dish on the counter.
  2. Place the feta block in the center of the dish. Scatter the grapes around it.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil and 2 tbsp of the honey over the feta and grapes. Sprinkle the thyme leaves, red pepper flakes, and black pepper on top.
  4. Roast for 18 to 22 minutes, until the feta is soft to the touch and lightly golden on top, and the grapes have blistered and released their juice. Check at 18 minutes since ovens vary, the feta can dry out if left too long.
  5. Remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for 2 minutes.
  6. Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp honey over the warm feta. Scatter the chopped walnuts and a few fresh thyme leaves on top.
  7. Serve warm, straight from the dish, with crusty bread or crackers for scooping up the feta and grapes.

Notes

  • Use a firm block of feta so it doesn't fall apart while roasting.
  • Roast the grapes right next to the feta so the juices soak into the honey.
  • Check the feta at 18 minutes since ovens and dishes vary in heat.
  • Add walnuts after roasting so they stay crunchy instead of going soft.