Description
Sweet crystalline Candy Grapes offer a delightful twist on classic fruit snacks with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Sugary crisp coating and simple preparation make this treat an irresistible bite you can easily create for quick dessert enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Ingredient:
- 1 pound (454 grams) grapes
Jello Flavors:
- 1 box raspberry jello
- 1 box berry blue jello
- 1 box orange jello
- 1 box lime jello
- 1 box lemon jello
- 1 box grape jello
Instructions
- Carefully detach individual grapes from their stems, ensuring no stems remain attached.
- Rinse grapes meticulously under cool running water in a colander, gently patting dry with paper towels.
- Prepare shallow dishes with room temperature water and spread jello powder on separate flat plates.
- Pierce each grape with a clean toothpick, creating a secure handling point for coating.
- Lightly dip moistened grape into water, then immediately roll through desired jello powder, ensuring even coverage.
- Gently transfer coated grapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, arranging them with slight separation to prevent sticking.
- Organize grapes by flavor, creating distinct color sections on the sheet.
- Place baking sheet in freezer, maintaining a consistent temperature of 0°F.
- Allow grapes to freeze completely for approximately 60-90 minutes until solid and crystallized.
- Remove from freezer and serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Washing grapes carefully prevents bruising and removes any pesticide residue, ensuring a clean and safe snack.
- Select firm, ripe grapes with no soft spots for the best texture and most vibrant coating.
- Try different jello flavors to create a colorful and exciting variety of sweet frozen treats.
- Use sugar-free jello for a lower-calorie option that’s friendly to diabetic or weight-conscious diets.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg