How to Make Candy Grapes

Are you one of those who always require a "little something sweet" after dinner? It's always a good idea to have something sweet with a big, savory dinner. Dessert is certainly okay, but if you're looking for a healthy snack that's bite-sized and tasty for the kids, try making these Candy Grapes me and my family have grown accustomed to. They're quick and straightforward to create, and kids and adults love them. 

Candied grapes are my favorite candy. You could make candy grapes instead of stuffing your family with a chocolate candy bar. You can create an excellent and healthy alternative with green grapes.

 

 

What Are Candy Grapes?

Candy grapes are grapes that have been covered in a sweet syrup and then covered with hard candy, such as rock candy or Jolly Ranchers. The colors of the candies make the candied grapes vivid and enjoyable when the syrup dries on the transparent grapes (it can be colored using gel food coloring if desired). 

You can prepare grapes candied in tastes like strawberry, cotton candy, lemon, cherry, and others—dessert of fresh fruit, either eaten fresh or frozen.

 

How Do They Make Candy Grapes

Grapes are coated in cracked candy syrup, as was already indicated. In a saucepan, the candy syrup is cooked to about 300 degrees. It would help if you got it correctly because this is a vital phase. This is how you get candy grapes that taste great.

The dried grapes are then dipped into the hot syrup while exercising caution due to the burning substance. After letting the candied grapes dry for at least 30 minutes, serve. 

 

How Do I Make Candy Grapes

This snack is completely individualized to your preferences. You can even alter the color. You are in charge! This is how I make mine.

Ingredients:

1. toothpicks grapes
2. 2 cups sugar
3. ⅔ cup water
4. ½ cup light corn syrup
5. One teaspoon vanilla extract
6. Food coloring.
7. Candy toppings

Methods:

• Rinse your grapes. The grapes should be dried on paper before being dipped in syrup. Insert some toothpicks into the stem of the grapes.
• Now get your candy toppings ready. Whatever flavor, it’s all up to you?
• Transfer to a bowl where the grapes will be coated. Prepare parchment paper so that covered grapes may be placed to dry (set).
• Now heat your candy syrup mix( corn syrup, water, and sugar) to 300% degrees. Make sure you don’t overcook it. When you overcook the syrup, your candy grapes will taste burnt. Use a thermometer for the best results.
• Dip the candy into the syrup. It would be best if you dipped it into the syrup to cover the grape completely. 
• Now you can apply your candy toppings.
• The coated grapes should dry for around 30 minutes after being placed on the aluminum paper. Within a few hours, serve.

 

Are Candy Grapes Healthy?

When served alone, grapes are a fantastic treat. They are delicious and have a ton of tremendous health advantages! In light of this, candied grapes get a completely new appearance. They are not nearly as healthy as raw grapes, but they can still be savored without harm if consumed in moderation.

These candy grapes are a healthier alternative when compared to other sweets like doughnuts, cakes, cookies, chips, ice cream, and more. Grapes are generally healthy. Grapes include nutrients that may aid those with eye issues, cardiovascular illness, and possibly cancer prevention. In addition, grapes are an excellent source of fiber and potassium as well as vitamins and minerals. They are undoubtedly a superior option for children. You will start by exclaiming how fantastic these are after just one bite.

 

Tips and Storagea

Fridge: Before serving, keep your finished candied grapes frozen. Don't let them thaw out, please! For optimum freshness, you can keep them in the freezer for up to a month. 

Suitable for children: You may put these frozen grapes in portioned baggies and let your kids take a bag from the freezer to enjoy as a mid-afternoon treat. Although kids think they are eating candy, their mother knows that no unpleasant sugar surge will occur. 

Many readers inquire whether they can substitute alternative sweeteners for these candy grapes. Yes! Which sweetener you use is entirely up to you.

 

Bottom line  

So there you have it—just a few simple steps to make candy grapes! You won't be able to get enough of these candied grapes since they have such a crispy exterior and an appealing sweet coating.

Candied grapes are a quick and healthy after-dinner or even after-school snack that will add some flavor and diversity to your snacking routine. This candy grapes recipe is particularly delicious because it uses fresh, juicy grapes wrapped in a sweet, sugary covering. These are a fantastic treat on hand if you consume grapes at a rate similar to mine, which is less than a week.