Easy Candied Grapes (3 Ingredients!)
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Make candied grapes at home with just 3 ingredients! Sweet, crunchy, and juicy, they’re the perfect alternative to regular candy.
This homemade candy grape recipe coats a mix of red and green seedless grapes in a glaze and then rolls them in sugar for the best texture.
They’re super simple to make and might not even require a trip to the store since you’ll only need grapes, sugar, and water.
These delicious and colorful candied fruits will also make fun garnishes for vegan cheesecake or lightened-up Pink Starburst cocktail!
Why You’ll Love This Candied Grapes Recipe
- Satisfy your sweet tooth with just 3 ingredients likely already in your pantry! There is even a no-cook option if you want almost instant gratification. Read on to know more.
- These sweet candy grapes are versatile. Make them with kids for a fun family bonding activity, enjoy them as a snack for movie nights, or serve them at your parties.
- There are multiple variations for candy grapes! You can add color and flavoring to the sugar glaze or switch up the coating instead of plain granulated sugar.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Red and green seedless grapes – Select seedless grapes that feel firm, not mushy. Remember to also wash and dry them completely beforehand.
White granulated sugar – Forget traditional candy because the texture contrast in these candy grapes is amazing! They are coated in crunchy glaze and then rolled in granulated sugar.
Water – For dissolving the candy coating. You can also make these sweet treats with a lime glaze using fresh lime juice and powdered sugar!
Want a more unique take on this candy fruit recipe? Roll them in cinnamon sugar instead of plain granulated sugar.
Or, to skip cooking altogether, you can refrigerate the grapes in fresh lemon juice, roll them in monk fruit sweetener, and freeze the coated grapes for at least 2 hours.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Allow Space Between the Grapes
When arranging the grapes on the wire rack, ensure they don’t touch to prevent them from sticking together.
Use a Different Coating
Upgrade your candy grapes by rolling them in vegan jello powder or flavored electrolyte powder! The choice of candy coating is completely up to you.
Storage Tips
These homemade candied grapes can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to a month.
Candy Grapes Recipe FAQs
What are candied grapes?
Candied grapes are fresh seedless grapes coated in sweetener and then hardened. There are many ways to coat candy grapes—some are just rolled in sugar, while others are also dipped in a glaze.
How long do candied grapes last?
Candy grapes can last up to 4 days in the fridge or 1 month in the freezer. To absorb moisture, store them in a paper towel-lined, airtight container.
Do you freeze candied grapes?
Yup, and candied grapes taste better frozen! However, you should eat frozen candy grapes immediately because they’ll get sticky after thawing.
Why won’t the coating stick to the grapes?
The grapes must be washed and dried to improve the sugar glaze’s adhesion. If you’re only rolling the grapes in white sugar, soak them in lemon juice first to help the coating stick.
Why are my candied grapes melting?
Candied grapes are prone to melting if exposed to heat and humidity. You also want to coat them well and give them enough time to set.
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Candied Grapes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cup red seedless grapes
- 1 and 1/2 cup green seedless grapes
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Add half a cup of sugar and water to a saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Add the grapes to the pan and stir to coat them with the sugar mixture.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set a wire rack over it to catch any drips. Transfer the grapes to the wire rack and allow to dry at room temperature for about an hour.
- Add the remaining sugar to a bowl, then roll the grapes in the sugar to coat them.
- Place the candied grapes on a board lined with parchment paper and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- When arranging the grapes on the wire rack, ensure they don’t touch to prevent them from sticking together.
- Upgrade your candy grapes by rolling them in vegan jello powder or flavored electrolyte powder! The choice of candy coating is completely up to you.
- These homemade candied grapes can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to a month.
