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Galaxy Candy Grapes Recipe

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Galaxy Candy Grapes are a stunning and delicious treat where fresh grapes are dipped in a shimmering, swirling hard candy coating that resembles a colorful galaxy. This recipe combines a delicate balance of sweet, crunchy candy shell with juicy grapes, perfect for parties, holidays, or a fun snack that amazes both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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Grapes

  • 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 Grapes: Insert toothpicks or small skewers into each grape to make dipping easier and set aside.
  2. Make Sugar Syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup. Stir gently just enough to mix ingredients together without splashing.
  3. Heat Syrup: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Avoid stirring further; let the mixture come to a boil and cook until the candy thermometer reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), about 10–15 minutes.
  4. Remove from Heat: Once the syrup hits 300°F, promptly remove the saucepan from the heat to avoid burning.
  5. Add White Coloring: Immediately stir in white gel food coloring until fully incorporated, creating the base color for the galaxy effect.
  6. Add Accents of Color: Carefully add small dots of pink and blue gel food coloring onto the syrup’s surface without mixing thoroughly.
  7. Create Galaxy Swirl: Using a skewer or toothpick, gently swirl the pink and blue colors through the white syrup just a little to create a marbled galaxy pattern, being careful not to overblend.
  8. Dip Grapes: Holding the grapes by the toothpicks, dip each one into the marbled candy syrup, turning gently to evenly coat while maintaining the swirling pattern.
  9. Drain and Set: Allow excess syrup to drip off each grape, then place them on a parchment-lined tray to cool and harden.
  10. Harden Candy: Let the candy coating set completely, about 10–15 minutes, until it is hard and crisp to the touch.
  11. Store Grapes: Once hardened, place the grapes in an airtight container. To prevent sticking, separate layers with parchment paper.
  12. Storage Conditions: Store the coated grapes in a cool, dry place at room temperature for up to 2 days for best freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure grapes are completely dry before inserting skewers to help the candy coating stick better.
  • Use a candy thermometer for accurate temperature measurement; reaching 300°F is crucial for a hard, cracking candy shell.
  • Work quickly when adding and swirling food coloring as the syrup hardens fast once removed from heat.
  • If candy coating begins to harden before dipping all grapes, gently rewarm the syrup briefly over low heat.
  • Store grapes in a moisture-free environment to prevent sticky coatings.

Keywords: candy grapes, galaxy candy, fruit candy, hard candy coating, grape treats, party snacks, colorful candy fruit

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