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Champagne Candied Grapes
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Instructions
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Wash grapes well.
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Place your grapes in a medium bowl and pour the champagne over them until they’re just covered.
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Cover and place in the fridge for at least 12 hours.
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Place half the sugar in a small bowl.
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Remove the grapes from the fridge and using a slotted spoon, scoop them out, let them drain, and place them in the sugar.
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Toss 10 or fewer grapes in the sugar. Get the grapes nice and coated before placing them on a plate, making sure not to pile them on top of each other.
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When your sugar starts to get clumpy and doesn’t coat the grapes well, toss it and replace it with the remaining sugar.
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Place in the freezer once finished coating in sugar, and let freeze for 2 hours, or until frozen through.
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Remove, serve, and enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Champagne Reduction Secret 🍾Simmer your champagne over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding sugar to cook off excess alcohol and concentrate the delicate flavor, preventing a harsh taste in the final candy coating.
- Grape Moisture Control 💧Pat grapes completely dry with paper towels and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before coating—this prevents the sugar from dissolving and ensures a crispy, crystallized shell.
- Two-Stage Sugar Coating ✨Apply a thin first coat of champagne syrup, let it set for 15 minutes, then roll in granulated sugar twice for maximum sparkle and crunch without the candy becoming overly thick.
- Optimal Grape Selection 🍇Choose medium-sized, firm grapes with intact stems—avoid oversized or soft varieties that won't hold their shape when candied and will have watery centers that compromise texture.
- Perfect Setting Technique 🎯Arrange coated grapes on a parchment-lined tray in a single layer and refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving—this allows the coating to fully harden and creates the signature crispy bite that contrasts beautifully with the juicy grape inside.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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