Candied Grapes

Candied Grapes, a fun holiday snack or beautiful cake decoration! This recipe is super easy and tasty and fun for any occasion!

Now that Christmas is right around the corner I wanted to make an extra special snack that will go wonderfully for this time of year!

I really wanted to make something that was not only yummy and beautiful but a “touch” on the healthier side as well. When I say touch, take that lightly these are coated in sugar.

Instead of grabbing a fist full of fudge or cookies, grabbing a fist full of this Candied Grape Recipe makes me feel just a little better about myself.

Yes, they are sugared fruit, and yes, grapes on their own are equally as delicious! Remember, everything in moderation, especially during the holidays.

This has been a long-standing recipe that we have made and just cannot get enough of! It is super simple to put together so I mean why not right?

Some of our other quick and easy holiday snacks include: Christmas Trail Mix, Reindeer Chow Muddy Buddies and Holiday Oreo Truffles.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

• With super minimal ingredients this recipe is super easy to make.
• You can double this to serve more people.
• This has multi uses as a snack or decoration.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE BELOW):

Granulated sugar
Water
Seedless grapes

HOW TO MAKE CANDIED GRAPES:

1. Place 1/2 of the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Stir continuously over medium heat until sugar is melted. You know it’s ready when the liquid is clear. Let cool to room temperature
2. Place the grapes into the sugar water, make sure they are coated. 
3. Using a slotted spoon, place the grapes onto a wired rack over a sheet tray. Make sure grapes are not touching and let them sit for one hour.
4. Place remaining sugar on a plate and one at a time, roll the grapes in the sugar. Repeat until all grapes are coated in sugar. 
5. Let sit for one more hour on a sheet tray. Serve immediately.

WHAT TYPES OF GRAPES SHOULD I USE?

I love to use the large red and green seedless grapes for this recipe! You can use any of your favorite grapes, but seedless is what we love to use best.

CAN I COAT THESE IN ANYTHING ELSE?

Yes, we have coated these in other things in the past to give it a different flavor. Some ideas are kool-aid, crushed-up jolly ranchers, fun dip, and more!

Anything that is sweet and is or can be broken down into a powder you can use for this Candied Grape Recipe!

HOW TO STORE:

These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they will last for up to 3 days.

You can also freeze these. Place them in a freezer bag and they will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator and enjoy.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

• We like red and green grapes but use your favorite colors.
• These can be coated in other ingredients, see tips above.
• You can eat these as a snack or they make a great decoration for any cake.
• These can be frozen, see my tips above on how to do that.

Looking for that easy holiday snack or decorative recipe? Look no further, these Candied Grapes are exactly what you need!

If you like this recipe you might also like:

• White Chocolate Cranberry Cheesecake Bars
• Charcuterie Board
• Creamsicle Yogurt Bites

If you’ve tried these CANDIED GRAPES let me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!
 

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Candied Grapes

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Created by Dana at ThisSillyGirlsKitchen.com

Course Snack

Servings 3 Cups

Candied Grapes, a fun holiday snack or beautiful cake decoration! This recipe is super easy and tasty and fun for any occasion!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar divided
• ▢ ½ cup water
• ▢ 3 cups seedless grapes

Instructions

• Place 1/2 of the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Stir continuously over medium heat until sugar is melted. You know it’s ready when the liquid is clear. Let cool to room temperature
• Place the grapes into the sugar water, make sure they are coated.
• Using a slotted spoon, place the grapes onto a wired rack over a sheet tray. Make sure grapes are not touching and let them sit for one hour.
• Place remaining sugar on a plate and one at a time, roll the grapes in the sugar. Repeat until all grapes are coated in sugar.
• Let sit for one more hour on a sheet tray. Serve immediately.

Notes

1. We like red and green grapes but use your favorite colors.
2. These can be coated in other ingredients, see tips above.
3. You can eat these as a snack or they make a great decoration to any cake.
4. These can be frozen, see my tips above on how to do that.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 90g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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