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Sour Patch Grapes - Healthier than the Candy!
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Sour Patch Grapes - Healthier than the Candy!

This recipe transforms fresh green grapes into a tangy, sweet treat reminiscent of Sour Patch candies. By coating grapes with a blend of watermelon and green apple candy powders alongside lemon and orange gelatin mixes, the grapes gain a tart, colorful coating that makes for a refreshing snack. Chilling or freezing the grapes after coating helps set the flavors and provides a cool texture contrast to the tart powder.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 39 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/3 watermelon candy mix see note, brand Jolly Rancher, boxed
  • 1/3 green apple candy mix note, brand Jolly Rancher, boxed
  • 1/3 lemon gelatin mix brand Jello, boxed
  • 1/3 orange gelatin mix brand Jello, boxed
  • 3 pounds green grapes
  • Toothpicks
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

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  1. Pour 1/3 of each flavor into small bowls.
  2. Poke a toothpick in a grape through the spot where the stem was attached.
  3. Using toothpick, dip in water and roll in mix. (Or just have a bowl of grapes sitting in water).
  4. Put in fridge for as long as it takes to chill them completely. You can also freeze them overnight.
  5. Once they are fully chilled or frozen remove the toothpicks.
  6. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If the specified Jolly Rancher flavors are unavailable, try substitutes like blueberry, grape, watermelon, raspberry, black cherry, or cranberry powders for a tart and colorful coating.
  • Using toothpicks to dip and coat the grapes helps keep hands clean and ensures even coverage.
  • Chilling the coated grapes in the fridge or freezing overnight firms the coating and intensifies the refreshing sensation when eaten.

Nutrition Information

Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 108mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 37IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39

% Daily Value*

Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 108mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 37IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.