Candy Grapes
Candy grapes are a fun and refreshing treat that transforms ordinary grapes into delightful candy-coated bites. Perfect for parties, picnics, or simply as a sweet snack, these colorful morsels combine the juicy burst of fresh grapes with a sugary crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved (syrup preparation)
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups seedless grapes (red or green)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or almond extract)
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the grapes; excess moisture will prevent the sugar from adhering.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine the sugar and water. Stir until dissolved and syrupy (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Using skewers or toothpicks, dip each grape into the syrup, allowing excess to drip off before placing them on a greased baking sheet.
- Chill for about 30 minutes or until the coating hardens.
- Serve cold and enjoy your candy grapes!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 grapes (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg