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