Galaxy Candy Grapes Recipe

Introduction

Galaxy Candy Grapes are a fun and colorful treat that combines juicy grapes with a shiny, marbled candy coating. This recipe transforms simple grapes into a dazzling snack perfect for parties or a sweet surprise.

Ingredients

• 30 green or red grapes, washed and thoroughly dried
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup light corn syrup
• White gel food coloring
• Pink gel food coloring
• Blue gel food coloring

Instructions

1. Step 1: Insert toothpicks or small skewers into each grape and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir gently just to mix, then heat over medium-high heat without stirring further.
3. Step 3: Let the mixture boil for 10–15 minutes, or until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer.
4. Step 4: Once the syrup reaches 300°F, remove the saucepan from the heat.
5. Step 5: Immediately add white gel food coloring and stir it in completely.
6. Step 6: Carefully add small dots of pink and blue gel food coloring on the surface of the syrup.
7. Step 7: Using a skewer or toothpick, gently swirl the colors through the syrup just a little — do not fully mix.
8. Step 8: Dip each grape into the marbled candy syrup, turning gently to coat it.
9. Step 9: Let the excess drip off and place the grape on a parchment-lined tray to cool and harden.
10. Step 10: Allow the candy coating to harden completely (about 10–15 minutes) before serving.

Tips & Variations

• Make sure grapes are completely dry before dipping to help the candy coating stick better and prevent clumping.
• Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature to achieve the perfect hard candy texture.
• Try adding other gel food coloring shades to create your own galaxy effects.
• For a different fruit option, try dipping strawberries or apple slices instead of grapes.

Storage

Place the candy-coated grapes in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. Store them in a cool, dry place at room temperature for up to 2 days. For best texture and flavor, enjoy them fresh as the coating can soften or become sticky over time.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen grapes for this recipe?

It’s best to use fresh, thoroughly dried grapes. Frozen grapes have excess moisture that will prevent the candy from adhering properly and may cause the coating to become sticky.

What should I do if I don’t have gel food coloring?

Gel food coloring works best because it doesn’t thin out the candy syrup. If you only have liquid food coloring, use it sparingly to avoid affecting the syrup’s consistency, although results may vary.

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Galaxy Candy Grapes are a delightful and visually stunning treat featuring fresh grapes coated in a marbled, hard candy shell. This recipe combines a simple sugar syrup cooked to the hard crack stage with artistic swirls of pink, blue, and white gel food coloring to create a cosmic, galaxy-inspired effect. Perfect for parties, snacks, or an eye-catching dessert, these candy-coated grapes provide a satisfying crunch alongside juicy sweetness.

• Author: Sana
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 30 candy-coated grapes 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Fruit

• 30 green or red grapes, washed and thoroughly dried

Candy Coating

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup light corn syrup
• White gel food coloring
• Pink gel food coloring
• Blue gel food coloring

Instructions

1. Prepare the grapes: Insert toothpicks or small skewers into each grape and set them aside to make dipping easier.
2. Make the candy syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup. Stir gently just to mix the ingredients together, then place the pan over medium-high heat without stirring continuously.
3. Cook to hard crack stage: Let the syrup boil for 10 to 15 minutes until it reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer, which is the hard crack temperature essential for a crisp candy coating.
4. Add white gel coloring: Remove the saucepan from heat once 300°F is reached. Immediately stir in white gel food coloring thoroughly to create a bright, opaque base.
5. Create the galaxy effect: Carefully dab small dots of pink and blue gel food coloring onto the surface of the hot syrup. Using a toothpick or skewer, gently swirl these colors just a little to marbelize the syrup without fully mixing the colors.
6. Dip the grapes: Submerge each grape into the colored candy syrup using the toothpick or skewer, turning gently to fully coat. Allow excess syrup to drip off.
7. Cool and set: Place coated grapes on a parchment-lined tray to cool and let the candy harden completely, about 10 to 15 minutes.
8. Store properly: Store the candy grapes in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Keep in a cool, dry place at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Notes

• Ensure grapes are completely dry to help the candy coating adhere properly.
• Use a candy thermometer to accurately reach the hard crack stage for the best texture.
• Work quickly with the hot syrup to prevent it from hardening before dipping all grapes.
• Store in airtight containers and separate layers to avoid sticking.
• These are best eaten within 2 days for optimal freshness and candy texture.

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