{Recipe} Sour Patch Grapes (a.k.a. “Glitter Grapes”) (2024)



{Update April 2, 2013) – Welcome Pintester readers! What can I say? Guess these just aren’t for everyone. If you think they’re gross, that’s OK. I think beets are gross. Tomato – tomahto, right? Anyway, if you try these and aren’t impressed, here’s a tip: put the grapes in a colander and rinse off the Jell-O powder and you’re left with plain grapes again. Also? If you use a different flavor of Jell-O (I used MELON, not lime), or sugar-free, they’re probably NOT going to taste like the original recipe. Just sayin’. And finally? Guys… it’s grapes and Jell-O. I think the expectations are a little too high, LOL…

{Update June 26, 2012} – I am completely overwhelmed by all the pins for this blog post! I am so glad that so many people are enjoying these. And thanks for all of your great suggestions in the comments. I am definitely trying them frozen this summer! Since originally posting this recipes, I have made the glitter grapes with a few different flavors, but my favorite is still either Melon Fusion or Watermelon (depending on what I find at the store). I still have not tried them with sugar-free Jell-O, but I will try to get to that. In the meantime… thanks for visiting!

Jake’s Pinewood Derby was a couple weeks ago and our den was asked to bring fruit to the event. While it is super great that they are encouraging more healthful snacks at scouting events, I was racking my brain for some way to make fruit more exciting. It couldn’t involve skewers because, well… all those crazy boys were going to be running around. I could just envision one going right through a Wolf scout’s eye or something. Shudder.

Then I remembered a link that Dara had posted on Facebook. It was for sparkly sweet grapes. Perfect! I’d had sugar frosted grapes before and enjoyed them, but I have never felt comfortable with the whole raw egg-wash thing. It’s one thing if I’m making them for a small group of people I know well, but not for a community event. There are too many people with egg allergies these days. I’d hate to be the person who made someone sick. Glitter Grapes, however, do not require anything questionable. All you need are grapes and Jell-O.

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I went with green grapes and Melon Fusion Jell-O. I wasn’t sure how the color of the gelatin would effect the the overall color of the grapes, so I tried to keep it in the same family.

The first thing you do is thoroughly wash your grapes. Don’t skimp on the water. The grapes need to be wet in order for the Jell-O to stick to them.
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Next, pour out about 1/3 of the Jell-O powder onto a plate.
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Drop a handful of grapes into the powder and coat them on all sides.
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You can use a spoon if it’s easier. The powder tends to gunk up on your fingers (yes, “gunk up” is the technical term).
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Add more gelatin powder as needed and continue the process until all the grapes are covered. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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And that’s it! I am calling them “sour patch grapes” because quite a few people thought I got my hands on some of the sugar they use on Sour Patch Kids. This recipe was seriously easy and seriously good. Believe it or not, people were actually looking for me so I could tell them how I made the grapes, LOL! And Drew overheard two boys from the Webelos II den talking about how good the glitter grapes were. He said, “If they inspired a couple 5th grade boys to talk about them long after they’re gone, I think you’ve got a winner.” Ha! 🙂 This will probably be my go-to picnic/potluck dish this summer. I’m sure other flavors of Jell-O are good, too. But I’m sticking with the melon!

Sour Patch Grapes (a.k.a. Glitter Grapes)

{Recipe} Sour Patch Grapes (a.k.a. “Glitter Grapes”) (7)

1 pound of green seedless grapes, pulled from the stems and rinsed
1 3-oz. package of Melon Fusion Jell-O (NOT prepared)
Water
Directions

Rinse the grapes under water until all are clean and wet. Spread the gelatin mix on a plate, about 1/3 at a time. Place a handful of grapes on the plate and gently roll each grape in the gelatin powder until it is covered. Place the coated grapes into a bowl and repeat the process with the remaining ingredients until all of the grapes are covered. Place the bowl and let set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, until the gelatin is set. The colder these are, the better they taste!

Be sure to visit Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom to check out other delicious recipes!

{Recipe} Sour Patch Grapes (a.k.a. “Glitter Grapes”) (2024)

FAQs

What can I do with sour grapes? ›

Have you ever bought a bunch of grapes only for them to be too sour to enjoy? Try roasting them! Roasting concentrates the sugar content in grapes and makes the taste more palatable. You can pair roasted grapes with pork or chicken, or use a blender or food processor to make a compote for cheese and crackers.

How to make sour grapes sweet at home? ›

Ripen the grapes: One of the simplest ways to sweeten sour grapes is to let them ripen for a few more days. Grapes continue to ripen after they are picked, so if you have a bunch of sour grapes, you can leave them at room temperature for a few days until they become sweeter.

What is candied grapes? ›

Candied grapes - a viral food trend that is insanely delicious. Candy grapes recipe usually make these sweet treats by coating grapes with a sugar syrup or other sweetening agent and allowing them to dry or harden.

Can you get sour grapes? ›

In any grape-growing region sour grapes are not hard to find. In vineyards where grapes are cultivated for wine or for the table, bunches of unripe fruit are typically thinned about six weeks before harvest, to send more of the vine's energy into the remaining grapes.

Can sour grapes be made sweet? ›

with olive oil and salt. Roasting makes them sweeter. as they lose water.

What does the Bible say about sour grapes? ›

Jeremiah 31:29-33 New International Version (NIV)

“In those days people will no longer say, 'The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge. ' Instead, everyone will die for their own sin; whoever eats sour grapes—their own teeth will be set on edge.

How do they make grapes taste like candy? ›

To make the Cotton Candy grape, Cain and his colleagues hybridized two grape species: a type of Concord-like grape (the grape used in Welch's jams, jellies and juices) and a variety of Vitis vinifera, a common grape found at grocery stores across the country, Cain told NPR.

How do you make grapes taste like sour patch Tiktok? ›

Actually, frozen grapes, splash with lemon juice and a sour candy coating. Basically, it's fresh fruit that is. splash with lemon juice and a sour candy coating. There's like, 40 to 45 calories per serving.

How long to freeze grapes for snack? ›

Freeze the grapes on the baking sheet for about 2-3 hours, or until they're frozen solid. Move the frozen grapes to an airtight food storage container, like a plastic freezer bag, and put them back in the freezer. Frozen this way, grapes will last for up to a year.

How to make candied grapes with Jolly Ranchers? ›

To make crack grapes, simply melt a few Jolly Rancher candies in the microwave in a silicone baking cup, then dip fruit stabbed onto wooden skewers into the mixture to lightly coat.

What are the crunchy grapes called? ›

Cardinal grapes are large, have thick, crunchy, skins and are known for their noticeably (large) seeds. Similarly, Emperor grapes are large, red, sweet, and seeded.

What are candy grapes made of? ›

In a saucepan add sugar, corn syrup, and water bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Bring candy to 300°F. Once candy reaches temp turn off heat and mix in coloring and flavoring. Dip grapes, Drip grapes, roll grapes in crushed hard candy if using then place on parchment lined pan to harden 😁

Can dogs eat grapes? ›

When dogs eat grapes of any kind and in any form, they are at risk of kidney (renal) failure. All types of grapes, whether cooked, seedless, peeled, dried, or fresh, are toxic to dogs, even in small amounts. You should also avoid giving your dog any grape products such as raisins, juices, jelly, or jam.

What makes sour grapes sour? ›

Sour grapes happen when you harvest grapes too early. It takes time and patience for grapes to ripen into sweetness.

What makes a grape sour? ›

Grape sour rot is a disease complex characterized by the smell of acetic acid and browning of grape berries. As berries ripen, the grapes begin to ooze rotting pulp. Fruit flies, which are attracted to damaged berries, are an important vector for the AAB and yeast that incite the disease.

Can you do anything with unripe grapes? ›

You might consider using the juice of green, unripe grapes. Also spelled verjus, the name comes from the French words for green (vert) and juice (jus), and that's pretty much what it is: the unfermented juice of green, unripe grapes that can add gentle acidity to savory and sweet dishes.

Do sour grapes make good wine? ›

Grapes actually need to get sweet to make wine out of them. Once they have achieved ripeness they have a good amount of sugar - which the yeast convert to alcohol. The unripe grapes are terribly sour and those do not make the best wine.

Why did my grapes turn sour? ›

In tight clustered varieties, the berries may squeeze each other until they burst or separate from the pedicel. Once split, the berries are open to insect pests, and various spoilage organisms such as bacteria, fungi and yeasts. The resulting “sour rot” can be a major concern for fruit and wine quality.

Do grapes go sour when bad? ›

You can tell if they've gone bad by the smell (sour or vinegar-like), sight (shriveled, since grapes lose moisture as they age, brown in color, or oozing juice if the skin has cracked), or taste,” says registered dietitian nutritionist Theresa Gentile, MS, RDN, CDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and ...

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