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Rainbow Glass Candy Grapes

Crisp, juicy grapes coated in a vibrant, rainbow-colored, ultra-glossy hard sugar shell for a satisfying shatter and crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Modern
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Base
  • 1 lb firm green or white seedless grapes washed and completely dried
Candy Coating
  • 2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.25 cup light corn syrup prevents crystallization
  • 1 dash assorted gel food colorings pink, blue, yellow, purple
  • 1 bowl ice water for shocking

Equipment

  • Candy thermometer
  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • Small heat-safe bowls
  • Bamboo skewers (optional)

Method
 

  1. Wash the grapes thoroughly and dry them meticulously with paper towels. Any moisture will prevent the candy from sticking. Skewer them if desired.
  2. Prepare a large bowl of ice water and set it near your stove. Set out small heat-safe bowls with a drop of different gel food coloring in each.
  3. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Place over medium-high heat. Do not stir once it begins boiling.
  4. Using a candy thermometer, boil the syrup until it reaches exactly 300°F (149°C), the hard crack stage.
  5. Immediately remove from heat and carefully pour portions of the hot syrup into the prepared coloring bowls. Swirl gently to mix.
  6. Working very quickly, dip the dry grapes into the colored syrups to coat completely. Let excess drip off briefly.
  7. Instantly plunge the coated grapes into the ice water bath for 2-3 seconds to shock and harden the candy shell.
  8. Place on parchment paper to dry completely. Serve immediately for the best crunch.

Notes

Humidity is the enemy of hard candy. Try to make these on a dry day, and consume them within a few hours. Do not refrigerate.