Add a festive flair to your holiday gatherings with these delightful Candy Grapes! Enveloped in a shimmering candy shell, these sweet treats are perfect for snacking and make a colorful addition to your holiday dessert table.
Ingredients:
- 20-25 grapes, washed and completely dried
- 2 cups white sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- White gel food coloring
- Other gel colors of your choice (neon pink and sky blue suggested)
- 2 teaspoons flavored oil (e.g., vanilla or citrus)
- Sprinkles for decorating (optional)
Directions:
Prep: Begin by inserting a skewer into each grape and setting them aside. This makes for easy dipping and serving.
Cook: In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and light corn syrup. Cook over medium to high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 300°F (149°C) on a candy thermometer. This is the hard crack stage, perfect for creating a candy shell.
Color: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the white gel food coloring along with your chosen flavored oil. For a festive touch, add 3-4 drops of other gel colors and gently swirl to create a marbled effect.
Coat: Dip each grape into the candy mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. If desired, roll the coated grapes in sprinkles for extra color and fun.
Dry: Place the candy-coated grapes on parchment paper or a silicone mat to dry for about 15 minutes. For quicker results, you can refrigerate them for 10 minutes.
Serve: Once the candy coating has set, serve your Candy Grapes as a colorful and sweet treat at your holiday festivities!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 80 kcal per grape | Servings: 25 grapes
Enjoy these vibrant Candy Grapes, a playful and delicious addition to your holiday celebrations!