Description
Sweet frozen candied grapes blend summer’s refreshing coolness with sugary delight. Guests will savor these simple, elegant treats that offer a perfect balance of frosty texture and caramelized sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups green grapes
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup monk fruit sweetener
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2–3 teaspoons citric acid
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse the grapes under cool running water, ensuring all surfaces are rinsed and patted dry with paper towels.
- Prepare a spacious baking tray by lining it completely with parchment paper, creating a smooth, flat surface for freezing.
- Pour fresh lime juice into a large mixing bowl, creating a tangy marinade that will enhance the grape’s natural sweetness.
- Immerse the cleaned grapes into the lime juice, gently tossing to ensure each grape receives an even coating of citrus liquid.
- Refrigerate the marinated grapes for 10 minutes, allowing the juice to slightly penetrate and tenderize the fruit’s skin.
- In a separate clean bowl, combine monk fruit sweetener and citric acid, whisking the dry ingredients until they are uniformly mixed.
- Remove the chilled grapes from the refrigerator and carefully transfer them to the sweetener mixture.
- Roll each grape individually through the sweet-tangy coating, ensuring complete and even coverage on all sides.
- Arrange the coated grapes on the prepared parchment-lined tray, positioning them in a single layer without touching each other.
- Transfer the tray to the freezer and allow the grapes to solidify for 2-3 hours until they become completely frozen and crisp.
Notes
- Experiment with different grape varieties like red, green, or black for unique flavor profiles and visual appeal.
- Select firm, ripe grapes to ensure the best texture and prevent mushiness during freezing.
- Adjust citric acid quantity based on personal taste preference for tanginess, starting with less and gradually increasing.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and prevent grapes from sticking to the tray during freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg