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Finished galaxy grapes with cosmic colors and edible glitter on white plate

Galaxy Grapes

Fresh seedless grapes dipped in a 300°F hard-candy shell, swirled with galaxy colors and finished with edible glitter for a crisp, sparkling cosmic treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Seedless grapes Green for brighter contrast or red for deeper tones; thoroughly dry
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Light corn syrup Honey or golden syrup alternative will be slightly softer
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Gel food coloring Blue, purple, and pink; use gel for best results
  • 1 tsp Edible glitter or luster dust Food-grade, edible only

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Heat-resistant spoon or spatula
  • Bowls
  • Wooden skewers or toothpicks
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Wash grapes and dry completely; skewer each grape with a wooden skewer or toothpick.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water. Stir gently over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Attach a candy thermometer and cook without stirring until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard-crack stage).
  4. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, and divide the hot syrup into several bowls.
  5. Tint each bowl with gel food coloring (blue, purple, pink).
  6. Dip and twirl each skewered grape in the colored candy to coat evenly.
  7. While still tacky, sprinkle each grape with edible glitter for sparkle.
  8. Set on parchment paper and cool until the shell is firm and glassy (5–10 minutes).
  9. Serve once fully hardened. Remove skewers if desired.

Notes

Safety: Hot candy reaches 300°F; keep children away during cooking. Use only food-grade, edible glitter. Small hard candies can pose a choking hazard. Storage: Best same day; store airtight at room temperature up to 24 hours. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Variations: Swap honey or golden syrup for corn syrup (softer shell), or add extracts like bubble gum, raspberry, or sour apple.