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crack grapes recipe

Crack Grapes Recipe

Sweet and juicy on the inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside—Crack Grapes are a perfect appetizer and a grab-and-go snack. They are super easy to make, so it is a fun way to spend time with your kids. Give it a try today and you won’t be disappointed.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 133 kcal
Equipment
  • saucepan
  • Whisk or spoon
  • parchment paper
Ingredients
  
  • 2-3 lbs grapes
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 toothpicks
  • food coloring optional
Instructions
 
  • Prepare your grapes by inserting toothpicks into the stem of the grape.
    Set them on a paper towel and let them dry—it’s important for them to be completely dry before dipping into the syrup. Moisture shouldn’t mix with sugar. Prepare the candy.
    Place the candy flavors into a heavy-duty freezer storage bag and crush it. You can use a rolling pin or a heavy unbreakable object.
    Then transfer your crushed candy to a bowl for coating the grapes.
  • Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a heavy bottom saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Try to stir the syrup frequently without letting it boil over.
    Boil for 5 minutes until it reaches the right temperature—300–305ºF. This way, it will reach the consistency that allows it to sit nicely on the grape.
  • Prepare the parchment paper to place the coated Crack Grapes for drying. Then, stir some vanilla extract into the syrup and carefully dip each grape into it.
    Move quickly to cover the whole grape with the syrup, and then sprinkle it with some crushed candy. Note: be careful not to touch the sugar with your hands since it’s superhot.
    You might also want to keep your kids away during this step. Alternatively, you can roll the grape in a bowl tipped sideways.
    There is no special technique for this. Just use the method you prefer.
  • Set your Crack Grapes on the parchment paper and let them dry for about 30 minutes.
    Carefully remove the toothpicks or serve as is within a few hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 87mgVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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