Recipe: Caramel Grapes π
Overview:
- Name: Caramel Grapes
- Category: Candy
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 pound
- Keywords: Dessert, Berries, Grapes, Fruit, European, Low Protein, Vegan, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 60 Mins, Refrigerator, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 478.5
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 2.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 123.8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 122.2g
- Protein: 0.4g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 10 tablespoons water
- 1/2 pound grapes (you can also use cherries)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dissolve the sugar and cream of tartar in the water in a heavy-based saucepan. |
| 2 | Boil until the mixture reaches 150Β°C/300Β°F or until a drop will harden in cold water. |
| 3 | Remove from the heat and quickly dip the pairs of grapes into the syrup, holding them with a fork or small tongs. |
| 4 | Place them on a greased sheet to harden, and then put them into paper petit four cases to serve. |
Recipe Notes:
- It’s essential to use a heavy-based saucepan to ensure even heating and prevent burning of the caramel mixture.
- Be cautious when boiling the syrup to the desired temperature to avoid burns.
- You can substitute grapes with cherries or other small fruits for variation.
- Serve the caramel grapes on paper petit four cases for an elegant presentation.
- The caramel-coated grapes should be consumed on the same day to prevent the caramel from becoming too sticky.
Enjoy these delightful caramel grapes as a sweet treat or as a unique addition to your dessert platter!
