Make a sweet and sour healthy snack for the kids with this recipe for Candy Grapes. They’re easy to make and are a huge hit for children of all ages.
Sour Patch Candy Grapes Recipe
Do you want to make flavorful, sweet Candy Grapes that your children will love? Use this recipe to make them. It takes minutes to prepare them. Most importantly, you can eat them right away or put them in the fridge and let them chill for a bit before biting into them.
Kids of all ages love those sour patch candies. Well, instead of filling them up with sugary nothings, you can make sour patch candy grapes instead. Using sour green grapes, a pinch of lime juice, water, and some gelatin, you have a deliciously healthier substitute!
Why You’ll Love this Jello Grapes Recipe:
- Healthy. They’re healthier than traditional candy because you’re using grapes to make this sweet treat.
- Universally Beloved. Although they’re a kid-friendly snack, adults love them just as much!
- Customizable. You can customize the Candy Grapes using different gelatin flavors based on your preference.
- Kid-Friendly. This is a great way to get the kids involved in what they are making. Let them pick their favorite gelatin flavor and make these candy grapes themselves.
How to Make Jello Grapes for kids
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Prepare a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Put the gelatin flavors you choose in separate bowls.
- Place the grapes in a large bowl with water, and then squeeze the lime juice onto the grapes tossing to coat.
- Place each grape on a toothpick then roll and dredge through gelatin, alternating colors.
- Place the grapes on a prepared sheet to set up. Gelatin will dry slightly.
Candy grapes are grapes coated in gelatin that have a sweet taste, similar to traditional candy, but much better for you! You can customize them by using different types of gelatin to give them a unique and delicious flavor.
You can use any of your favorite gelatin flavors, such as lime, orange, strawberry, and even cherry. Use what you already have or go out and get your favorite gelatin flavors for this Candy Grapes recipe.
You can freeze the Candy Grapes, but they’ll be quite cold and hard for younger children. It’s best to chill them in the fridge when you’re preparing them for younger kids. If you like frozen treats, it’s fine to put them in the freezer for a bit before you eat them.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- 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.
Make these sweet Candy Grapes with minimal ingredients. Your children will love to eat them! Or, they may even like to make them. These candy grapes are a sweet and healthy treat to eat.
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Sour Patch Jello Grapes Recipe (Candy Grapes)
Ingredients
- 1 pound seedless green grapes chilled
- 2 tablespoons lime juice from 1 lime
- ½ cup water
- 15 ounces flavored gelatin mix 5 boxes, any flavors
Equipment
Instructions
- Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Pour the gelatin flavors into 5 separate small bowls.15 ounces flavored gelatin 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
- 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.
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.