Description
Candy grapes are a fun and fruity treat, blending juicy seedless grapes with a crunchy sugary coating. Perfect for parties or as an indulgent snack, these delightful bites evoke summer nostalgia and are sure to please both kids and adults. Easy to prepare and customizable with different flavors, candy grapes are a must-try for your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups seedless grapes (firm and ripe)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract (optional)
- Popsicle sticks for easy dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the grapes thoroughly under cold water and pat dry.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, reaching a soft ball stage (240°F / 115°C).
- If using, stir in flavor extract after removing from heat.
- Using a toothpick or popsicle stick, dip each grape into the hot syrup until fully coated.
- Place dipped grapes on parchment paper to cool completely and harden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy grape (15g)
- Calories: 42
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg