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Galaxy Candy Grapes Recipe

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Galaxy Candy Grapes are a stunning and delicious treat that combine fresh grapes with a glossy, colorful hard candy coating. These eye-catching candies feature a swirling marbled effect using white, pink, and blue gel food coloring, giving each grape a unique galaxy-inspired appearance. Perfect for parties or a fun homemade snack, these candy-coated grapes deliver a satisfying crunch and fruity burst in every bite.

Ingredients

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Grapes

  • 30 green or red grapes (washed and thoroughly dried)

Candy Coating

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup light corn syrup
  • White gel food coloring
  • Pink gel food coloring
  • Blue gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare Grapes: Insert toothpicks or small skewers into each grape and set them aside to make dipping easier.
  2. Combine Sugar Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup. Stir gently just to mix the ingredients evenly.
  3. Heat Candy Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and allow the mixture to boil. Avoid stirring while boiling to prevent crystallization.
  4. Reach Hard Crack Stage: Continue boiling for about 10-15 minutes until the temperature reaches 300°F (149°C) on a candy thermometer, which is the hard crack stage needed for a hard candy coating.
  5. Remove from Heat: Once 300°F is reached, take the saucepan off the heat immediately to prevent burning.
  6. Add White Coloring: Quickly stir in white gel food coloring until fully incorporated, creating the base of the galaxy look.
  7. Add Pink and Blue Colors: Carefully add small dots of pink and blue gel food coloring on the candy syrup surface without mixing completely.
  8. Create Marbled Effect: Use a skewer or toothpick to gently swirl the pink and blue colors through the syrup, just enough to create a marbled galaxy effect but not fully blending the colors.
  9. Dip Grapes: Holding each grape by the toothpick, dip it into the marbled candy syrup, turning gently to coat evenly with the glossy hard candy shell.
  10. Drain Excess Syrup: Allow excess syrup to drip off the grape before placing it on a parchment-lined tray.
  11. Cool and Harden: Let the coated grapes cool at room temperature until the candy hardens completely, which takes about 10-15 minutes.
  12. Storage: Place the candy grapes in an airtight container, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  13. Store Properly: Keep the container in a cool, dry place at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness and crunchiness.

Notes

  • Be sure grapes are completely dry before dipping to ensure the candy coating sticks properly.
  • Use a candy thermometer for accuracy to reach the correct hard crack temperature of 300°F.
  • Work quickly once the syrup reaches temperature, as it hardens rapidly when cooled.
  • If the syrup hardens before all grapes are dipped, gently reheat it on low heat until it liquifies again.
  • For a stronger galaxy effect, experiment with varying amounts of gel food coloring swirled into the syrup.
  • These candy grapes are best eaten within two days, as the coating may start to soften over time.

Keywords: candy grapes, galaxy candy, hard candy coating, fruit candy, marbled candy

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