🍇 Crackle Grapes : Sweet, Crunchy Candy-Coated Grapes That Pop in Every Bite!
Ingredients (makes about 30 crackle grapes):
- 1 ½ cups green or red seedless grapes (washed and thoroughly dried)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- Gel food coloring (optional, for fun candy colors)
- Candy thermometer
- Toothpicks or skewers
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
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👨🍳 Directions:
1. Prep the grapes:
– Wash grapes and dry completely.
– Insert a toothpick or skewer into each grape and place on a parchment-lined tray.
2. Make the candy coating:
– In a small saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir gently.
– Attach a candy thermometer and cook over medium heat without stirring until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
– Remove from heat and stir in food coloring if desired.
3. Dip the grapes:
– Working quickly, dip each grape into the hot candy syrup. Let excess drip off.
– Set coated grapes on the parchment paper to cool and harden completely (takes just a few minutes).
– Repeat until all grapes are coated.
4. Serve & enjoy:
– Serve immediately for best crunch! Crackle grapes are best eaten the same day.