{Recipe} Sour Patch Grapes (a.k.a. “Glitter Grapes”) (2024)



{Update April 2, 2013) – Welcome Pintester readers! What can I say? Guess these just aren’t for everyone. If you think they’re gross, that’s OK. I think beets are gross. Tomato – tomahto, right? Anyway, if you try these and aren’t impressed, here’s a tip: put the grapes in a colander and rinse off the Jell-O powder and you’re left with plain grapes again. Also? If you use a different flavor of Jell-O (I used MELON, not lime), or sugar-free, they’re probably NOT going to taste like the original recipe. Just sayin’. And finally? Guys… it’s grapes and Jell-O. I think the expectations are a little too high, LOL…

{Update June 26, 2012} – I am completely overwhelmed by all the pins for this blog post! I am so glad that so many people are enjoying these. And thanks for all of your great suggestions in the comments. I am definitely trying them frozen this summer! Since originally posting this recipes, I have made the glitter grapes with a few different flavors, but my favorite is still either Melon Fusion or Watermelon (depending on what I find at the store). I still have not tried them with sugar-free Jell-O, but I will try to get to that. In the meantime… thanks for visiting!

Jake’s Pinewood Derby was a couple weeks ago and our den was asked to bring fruit to the event. While it is super great that they are encouraging more healthful snacks at scouting events, I was racking my brain for some way to make fruit more exciting. It couldn’t involve skewers because, well… all those crazy boys were going to be running around. I could just envision one going right through a Wolf scout’s eye or something. Shudder.

Then I remembered a link that Dara had posted on Facebook. It was for sparkly sweet grapes. Perfect! I’d had sugar frosted grapes before and enjoyed them, but I have never felt comfortable with the whole raw egg-wash thing. It’s one thing if I’m making them for a small group of people I know well, but not for a community event. There are too many people with egg allergies these days. I’d hate to be the person who made someone sick. Glitter Grapes, however, do not require anything questionable. All you need are grapes and Jell-O.

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I went with green grapes and Melon Fusion Jell-O. I wasn’t sure how the color of the gelatin would effect the the overall color of the grapes, so I tried to keep it in the same family.

The first thing you do is thoroughly wash your grapes. Don’t skimp on the water. The grapes need to be wet in order for the Jell-O to stick to them.
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Next, pour out about 1/3 of the Jell-O powder onto a plate.
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Drop a handful of grapes into the powder and coat them on all sides.
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You can use a spoon if it’s easier. The powder tends to gunk up on your fingers (yes, “gunk up” is the technical term).
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Add more gelatin powder as needed and continue the process until all the grapes are covered. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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And that’s it! I am calling them “sour patch grapes” because quite a few people thought I got my hands on some of the sugar they use on Sour Patch Kids. This recipe was seriously easy and seriously good. Believe it or not, people were actually looking for me so I could tell them how I made the grapes, LOL! And Drew overheard two boys from the Webelos II den talking about how good the glitter grapes were. He said, “If they inspired a couple 5th grade boys to talk about them long after they’re gone, I think you’ve got a winner.” Ha! 🙂 This will probably be my go-to picnic/potluck dish this summer. I’m sure other flavors of Jell-O are good, too. But I’m sticking with the melon!

Sour Patch Grapes (a.k.a. Glitter Grapes)

{Recipe} Sour Patch Grapes (a.k.a. “Glitter Grapes”) (7)

1 pound of green seedless grapes, pulled from the stems and rinsed
1 3-oz. package of Melon Fusion Jell-O (NOT prepared)
Water
Directions

Rinse the grapes under water until all are clean and wet. Spread the gelatin mix on a plate, about 1/3 at a time. Place a handful of grapes on the plate and gently roll each grape in the gelatin powder until it is covered. Place the coated grapes into a bowl and repeat the process with the remaining ingredients until all of the grapes are covered. Place the bowl and let set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, until the gelatin is set. The colder these are, the better they taste!

Be sure to visit Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom to check out other delicious recipes!

{Recipe} Sour Patch Grapes (a.k.a. “Glitter Grapes”) (2024)

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{Recipe} Sour Patch Grapes (a.k.a. “Glitter Grapes”)? ›

Sour Patch Grapes (a.k.a. Glitter Grapes)

What can be done with sour grapes? ›

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How to sweeten sour grapes quickly? ›

In a separate little bowl, add the sugar or other sweetener of choice. I used half sugar and half monkfruit. Roll each grape in the sugar. Then put them back in the bowl and place in the freezer for 2-3 hours and then enjoy!

What to do with gross grapes? ›

Freeze grapes for a sweet treat

Possibly the easiest way to save those overripe grapes is by just popping them into the freezer. Frozen grapes are a seriously delicious treat, especially in the summer heat.

What to do with grapes that aren't sweet? ›

Have you ever bought a bunch of grapes only for them to be too sour to enjoy? Try roasting them! Roasting concentrates the sugar content in grapes and makes the taste more palatable. You can pair roasted grapes with pork or chicken, or use a blender or food processor to make a compote for cheese and crackers.

Is there a way to ripen sour grapes? ›

The alternative to storage inside a bag, therefore, is very simply leaving the grapes near or a banana or a bunch of bananas: In this case, the ethylene gas will force the ripening of the grapes, thus allowing for a pretty quick transformation.

What are sour grapes good for? ›

Brings down Circulatory strain: -Sour grape juice is plentiful in potassium, a fundamental mineral that assists with controlling circulatory strain. Drinking acrid grape squeeze consistently can assist with bringing down circulatory strain and decrease the gamble of coronary illness and stroke.

What does soaking grapes in vinegar do? ›

Washing fruits and vegetables with vinegar kills up to 98% of bacteria on the surface of your produce.

How do you spice up grapes? ›

Turn Up the Flavor with Roasted Grapes

If you thought fresh grapes were a treat, wait until you try them roasted. Toss with oil, salt and pepper and roast in a 425° oven for about 30 minutes. The grapes will soften and intensify in sweetness. Think jammy globes of decadence.

How long do you soak grapes before eating? ›

You can soak your grapes in water for about 5 to 10 minutes or longer. After the grapes have soaked, swirl them around in a bowl and then begin to gently rub and rinse them. The longer you leave them in water, the better chance they have of being clean.

When not to eat grapes? ›

Grapes that are moldy, shriveled, or oozing should be tossed into the compost pile. Eating moldy fruit can trigger respiratory issues, gastrointestinal problems, or allergic reactions.

What is the white fuzz on grapes? ›

“It's what we call bloom, which is different from what flowers do,” explains Walter-Peterson. Bloom covers the grape's outer layer (what's unfortunately known as the cuticle) and often includes yeast. The yeast appears from the air (yes, it's just floating around you right now) and will collect onto the skin.

Is there any way to sweeten sour grapes? ›

with olive oil and salt. Roasting makes them sweeter. as they lose water.

How do you increase the sweetness of grapes? ›

For this reason, through potassium-based fertilization, the sugar content of the grapes can also be increased: in plants fed with potassium the fruits are sweeter, tastier, colorful and are better preserved.

What happens if you don't wash grapes before eating them? ›

“Unwashed grapes pose a potential health risk,” explained the founder of Body Fit TV and The Diet Channel. “Washing removes contaminants like pesticides, dirt, and bacteria, ensuring the grapes are safe to eat and minimising the chance of ingesting harmful substances.”

What happens if grapes are sour? ›

Sour grapes happen when you harvest grapes too early. It takes time and patience for grapes to ripen into sweetness. The sweetest grapes ripen on the vine, just as the best tomatoes are vine-ripened. You can't see what is happening, but it is happening.

Should we eat sour grapes? ›

Unripe grapes can be consumed raw, but their very sour and acidic flavor must be diluted to become palatable. Whole Unripe grapes can be tossed into salads, sprinkled with salt or sugar, or mixed into soups and stews.

What can you do with grape scraps? ›

Applications for grape waste include distilling it into alcoholic beverages like grappa, extracting useful compounds for biofuel production, and creating culinary products such as cookies, flour and oils.

What are sour grapes in the Bible? ›

“The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge.” We may never have eaten a sour grape or know exactly what it means to have our teeth set on edge, but we get the gist of the proverb: children suffer the consequences of their parents' actions.

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