When my kids are craving candy, I make them this sweet and sour candy grapes recipe instead. It takes just 15 minutes to throw together with only 3 ingredients– talk about easy! Green grapes, Jell-O powder, and a little lime juice are all I need to make a delicious and healthy candy my kids can’t get enough of!
Using sour green grapes, a pinch of lime juice, water, and some gelatin, I made a delicious and healthier candy substitute! These candy grapes contain vitamin C, Iron, potassium, and even 5 grams of protein! They are still high in sugar, though, so make them a once-in-a-while treat.
What’s in This Sour Jello Grapes Recipe?
- Grapes: I used seedless green grapes, but red would also work.
- Lime Juice: Makes these candied grapes sour.
- Water: Helps the Jell-O powder stick to the grapes.
- Jell-O: Adds delicious candy flavor and fun color.
Variations to Try
You can customize this candy grapes recipe using different gelatin flavors based on your preference. I used cherry, lime, berry blue, strawberry, and orange. Watermelon, pineapple, raspberry, or even cranberry would also be delicious!
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How to Store
Store leftover candy grapes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Enjoy chilled.
Tips for Success
- For an even healthier option, use dye-free Jell-O.
- Make sure to fully remove the stems from the grapes. No one wants to bite into a tough stem!
- If you plan to feed these to young children, be sure to use seedless grapes to prevent choking. You may also want to cut the grapes in half.
- These can be frozen but that makes them very very cold and hard for little mouths. We just chill them and we are happy campers.
Candy Grapes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound seedless green grapes chilled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
- ½ cup water
- 15 ounces dry Jell-O mix any flavor (5 boxes)
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Instructions
- Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Pour the gelatin flavors into 5 separate small bowls.15 ounces dry Jell-O mix
- Remove the stems and wash grapes.1 pound seedless green grapes
- In a large bowl, add the grapes and water. Squeeze in the lime juice and toss to coat. Make sure grapes are wet.½ cup water, 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Place each grape on a toothpick then roll and dredge through gelatin, alternating colors.
- Place on prepared sheet to set up. Gelatin will dry slightly.
- Eat immediately or chill on sheet in a single layer.
Notes
How To Make – Step by Step
Portion the Jell-O: Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. Pour 15 ounces (5 boxes) of assorted gelatin flavors into 5 separate small bowls.
Prep the Grapes: Remove the stems and wash 1 pound of seedless green grapes.
Wet the Grapes: In a large bowl, add the grapes and ½ cup of water. Squeeze in 2 tablespoons of lime juice and toss to coat. Make sure the grapes are wet.
Dip the Grapes: Place each grape on a toothpick then roll and dredge through gelatin, alternating colors.
Dry the Grapes: Place on the prepared sheet to set up. The gelatin will dry slightly. Eat immediately or chill on the sheet in a single layer.
Does the gelatin dry to a crunch when you bite them?
Yes, but not a hard crunch. It’s more like when you have sour candy with a sugar coating.