Description
Gourmet Candy Grapes offer a delightful twist on classic fruit snacks that elevate simple produce into a sweet sensation. Crisp, sugar-coated clusters provide a perfect blend of freshness and indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) green or red seedless grapes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water or corn syrup
- ½ cup (120 g) flavored gelatin powder (such as Jell-O) or powdered candy (like Kool-Aid)
- Toothpicks or skewers (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly wash grapes under cool running water, then delicately dry with paper towels to create a pristine surface ready for coating.
- Skewering: Impale each grape with a wooden skewer or toothpick, establishing a convenient handle for the transformation process.
- Coating Preparation: Position a shallow dish filled with gelatin or candy powder, creating a colorful base for grape enhancement.
- Adhesive Application: Lightly mist grapes with corn syrup or water to ensure optimal powder adherence and complete coverage.
- Powder Transformation: Gently roll each grape through the powder, rotating to achieve a uniform, vibrant exterior that completely transforms the fruit’s appearance.
- Chilling and Setting: Arrange coated grapes on a parchment-lined tray, minimizing contact between pieces, then refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to solidify the coating and intensify flavor.
- Serving: Remove from refrigeration and present immediately, savoring the crisp texture and vivid powder coating while at peak freshness.
Notes
- Quick Grape Selection: Choose firm, fresh, and uniform-sized grapes for consistent coating and best visual appeal.
- Moisture Management: Ensure grapes are completely dry before coating to prevent powder clumping and achieve smooth, even coverage.
- Coating Technique: Roll grapes gently in powder, using light, consistent movements to create a thin, even layer without excess buildup.
- Serving Strategy: Prepare and serve immediately after chilling to maintain crisp texture and prevent powder absorption or moisture breakdown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg