{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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How do you change sour grapes to sweet? ›

Blending: One way to sweeten sour grapes is to blend them into a smoothie or juice. You can combine them with sweeter fruits such as bananas, mangoes, or strawberries to balance out the sourness.

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Are sour grapes good for you? ›

Supports Invulnerability: -Sour grape juice is a rich wellspring of L-ascorbic acid, an intense cell reinforcement that assists with helping the insusceptible framework.

What to do if you buy sour grapes? ›

Keep them close to apples or bananas

The ethylene of these two fruits, i.e. the action of the gaseous plant hormone typical of some varieties that continue to ripen even after harvesting, will certainly have a positive influence on your sour grapes: So – within a few days, they'll be ripe!

What can I do with wild sour grapes? ›

Bright green, shockingly tart, unripe grapes are a very interesting and very healthy ingredient, a substitute for lemon juice or lemon slices in savory dishes, and the basis of inspiring condiments like verjuice (from French verjus —”green juice”), the bracingly sour liquid pressed from green grapes, as well as cooked ...

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Pollen from male grape flowers was extracted and brushed onto the female clusters of the target plant. Over twelve years, a hundred thousand plants were created and grown in test tubes before developing the Cotton Candy variety of grape.

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As they ripen they lose some of their acidity and the green vegetal flavors and ripen into fruity flavors with more balanced acidity. As others have written, grapes need to get sweet in order to have the sugars that will ultimately get fermented into wine. Grapes becoming sour is not a part of the winemaking process.

How long to freeze grapes for snacks? ›

Freeze the grapes on the baking sheet for about 2-3 hours, or until they're frozen solid. Move the frozen grapes to an airtight food storage container, like a plastic freezer bag, and put them back in the freezer. Frozen this way, grapes will last for up to a year.

What does the Bible say about sour grapes? ›

Jeremiah 31:29-33 New International Version (NIV)

“In those days people will no longer say, 'The parents have eaten sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge. ' Instead, everyone will die for their own sin; whoever eats sour grapes—their own teeth will be set on edge.

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.

What is the sour grapes myth? ›

The story concerns a fox that tries to eat grapes from a vine but cannot reach them. Rather than admit defeat, he states they are undesirable. The expression "sour grapes" originated from this fable.

Can diabetic eat sour grapes? ›

The short answer is yes. Eating grapes is perfectly safe in moderation, even for those with diabetes.

How many grapes should you eat a day? ›

Most adults should aim for 2 to 2½ cups of fruit per day, the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest. Making one of those cups grapes is a terrific option on all or most days if you enjoy eating this super fruit. “It's a good idea to stick to one serving,” Ehsani says.

What color grapes are healthiest? ›

The production of the antioxidant anthocyanin can protect your body against inflammation. A mutation in green grapes prevents the production of anthocyanin, though, which decreases the levels of antioxidants in green grapes, which is why red and purple grapes are often considered healthier.

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Can you do anything with unripe grapes? ›

Unripe grapes pair well with ceviche, poultry, pheasant, mushrooms, thyme, parsley, and vanilla. The grapes should be used immediately for best quality and flavor. For prolonged storage, Unripe grapes can be stored in a plastic bag in the freezer.

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.

How to make grapes taste better? ›

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.

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