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Candy Grapes Recipe: Easy Colorful Candied Fruit Treat

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Candy Grapes are fresh seedless grapes coated in a colorful hard candy shell, creating a crunchy exterior and juicy center. These fun, eye-catching treats are perfect for parties, dessert tables, holidays, baby showers, birthdays, and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound seedless green or red grapes, washed and completely dried
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Food coloring of choice
  • 1 teaspoon flavored extract (blue raspberry, watermelon, strawberry, cotton candy, cherry, or grape)
  • Sprinkles, sanding sugar, or edible glitter (optional)
  • Wooden skewers or toothpicks

Instructions

  1. Wash grapes thoroughly and dry completely using paper towels.
  2. Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
  3. Insert a skewer or toothpick into each grape.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water.
  5. Heat over medium-high heat without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F to 310°F (hard crack stage).
  6. Remove from heat immediately.
  7. Add food coloring and flavoring extract and stir carefully.
  8. Quickly dip each grape into the candy coating, turning to cover evenly.
  9. Allow excess candy to drip off.
  10. If desired, immediately add sprinkles, sanding sugar, or edible glitter before the coating hardens.
  11. Place coated grapes on parchment paper.
  12. Allow the candy shell to cool and harden completely.
  13. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • Grapes must be completely dry before dipping.
  • Use a candy thermometer for accurate results.
  • Work quickly because the candy coating hardens rapidly.
  • Avoid making candy grapes on very humid days.
  • Seedless grapes provide the best texture and eating experience.
  • Green grapes are the most popular choice, but red and black grapes also work well.
  • Store at room temperature rather than refrigerating.
  • Best enjoyed within 24 hours for maximum crunch.

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