Description
Candy Coated Grapes are a delightful and fun snack featuring fresh seedless grapes coated with a sweet and flavorful mixture of sugar and flavored gelatin powder. This simple no-cook recipe transforms ordinary grapes into a colorful, crunchy treat perfect for parties, kids’ snacks, or a refreshing dessert served chilled.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups seedless grapes (green or red)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 small box flavored gelatin powder (any flavor)
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- Toothpicks or skewers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the grapes: Wash the grapes thoroughly under cold water and pat them completely dry using paper towels. Ensuring the grapes are fully dry is important so the coating will adhere properly.
- Mix sugar and gelatin: In a shallow bowl or a resealable plastic bag, combine the granulated sugar and flavored gelatin powder. Mix them well so the gelatin powder is evenly distributed throughout the sugar.
- Insert toothpicks: If using, carefully insert a toothpick or small skewer into each grape to make coating and handling easier.
- Coat the grapes: Lightly brush or dip each grape in lemon or lime juice to moisten the surface. Then roll or toss the grape in the sugar-gelatin mixture until it is fully and evenly coated.
- Arrange and chill: Place the coated grapes in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate them for 1 hour to allow the candy coating to set firmly.
- Serve: Serve the candy coated grapes chilled as a refreshing snack or party treat. For an extra crunchy twist, you may freeze them after coating before serving.
Notes
- Choose different flavored gelatin powders to create colorful and flavorful variations based on your party theme or preference.
- Make sure the grapes are fully dry before coating to help the sugar-gelatin mixture stick properly.
- For a crunchy frozen treat, freeze the coated grapes after chilling.
