20–25 Castle Rock Vineyards
Table Grapes, washed and completely dried
2 cups white sugar
½ cup water
¼ cup light corn syrup
White gel food coloring
Other gel colors of choice
(Pictured: pink and teal)
2 tsp flavored oil of choice
(Pictured: Strawberry flavor)
Crushed Jolly Rancher sprinkles, optional
Candy thermometer
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Chill Time: 15 mins
Servings: As many as you can eat!
1 Wash grapes thoroughly by using a fruit wash or soaking them in water with a splash of white vinegar for about 5 minutes. Rinse them well and dry completely.
2 Insert a skewer into each grape and set them aside.
3 In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir to combine.
4 Set the pot over medium to medium-high heat and insert a candy thermometer. The thermometer should not touch the bottom of the pan but just have the tip in the sugar mixture. Cook (not stirring) until the thermometer reaches 300° F.
5 As soon as the mixture reaches 300° F, remove the pot from the heat. Stir in a few drops of the white food coloring and about 2 tsp of flavored oil.
6 Then add in 3–4 drops of gel colors and swirl with a spoon or skewer. Tip: You can also do one solid color or more than two colors. It’s totally up to you!
7 Dip each skewered grape into the mixture while you spin the grape to coat it fully. Let the excess drip off and roll in sprinkles, if desired.
8 Place the coated grapes on a sheet of parchment paper or silicon mat to dry for about 15 minutes, or place them in the fridge for about 10 minutes or until fully hardened. Enjoy!
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