Description
Cosmic candy grapes sparkle with a magical purple shimmer, delivering sweet galaxy-inspired bites perfect for parties. Creamy candy coating and colorful sprinkles create a celestial treat that will delight guests and elevate snack time to stellar new heights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 20–25 grapes (washed and completely dried)
Sugars and Syrups:
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
Colors and Flavors:
- 2 teaspoons flavored oil of your choice
- white gel food coloring
- neon pink gel food coloring
- sky blue gel food coloring
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse grapes by immersing them in a white vinegar and water solution for five minutes, then rinse and meticulously dry each grape to ensure no moisture remains.
- Carefully pierce each grape with a skewer, positioning them for easy coating preparation.
- Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan, gently dissolving sugar without excessive stirring. Attach a candy thermometer and heat the mixture over medium-high temperature until it reaches exactly 300°F, which typically takes 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the syrup from heat immediately upon reaching 300°F, then incorporate white food coloring followed by gel colors, adding drops strategically to create a swirling galaxy effect. Quickly introduce flavoring oil with minimal mixing.
- Rapidly dip each skewered grape into the molten candy mixture, rotating to ensure complete coverage. Allow excess syrup to drip off, and optionally roll in decorative sprinkles before the coating solidifies.
- Arrange coated grapes on parchment paper or silicone mat, allowing them to cool and harden for approximately 15 minutes. For accelerated setting, refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Notes
- Perfectly dry grapes ensure a smooth, glossy candy coating without any water interference.
- Maintain precise temperature control when cooking sugar syrup to achieve the ideal hard-crack stage without burning.
- Use gel food coloring sparingly to create stunning swirled galaxy-like effects on the grape surface.
- Quickly dip and twirl grapes to get an even, thin candy layer that highlights the fruit’s natural shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 52g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg