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This frosted grapes recipe takes deliciously simple grapes to a whole new level. Grapes are one of my family's all-time favorite fruits.
If I put out a bowl of grapes I can pretty much be guaranteed that they will be gone by the end of the day. I have never actually done much COOKING with grapes, though. Usually, we just pop them in our mouth until the bowl is empty!
When I came across a post on Pinterest about how to frost grapes, I was intrigued!
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Frosted Grapes are like CANDY, only healthier!
So, why make frosted grapes (AKA sugared grapes!), you ask? Aren't they sweet enough as it is? Yes, plain old grapes are plenty sweet!
But, frosted grapes make a cute addition to an appetizer platter surrounded by crackers and cheese. They are also appealing to kids who may be looking for a little something sweet but you don't want them eating candy.
Frosted grapes with Jello are a much healthier snack than gum drops or other sweet, sugar-covered candy.
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This frosted grapes recipe is an easy healthy snack. Sugared grapes are a delicious appetizer recipe for cheese platters and kids love them!
How to Choose the Best Grapes
Grapes should be firm, plump, and firmly attached to the stems. The freshest grapes will have green, flexible stems rather than brittle ones.
Obviously, you want to avoid bunches of grapes that have mold visible. Knowing how to choose the best grapes is only step one of the process of making sugar-coated grapes!
How to Make Frosted Grapes
My first attempt at frosted grapes went fairly smoothly. There are several ways you can frost grapes, using either plain sugar or jello.
I came across several recipes and suggestions for making frosted grapes. I was at Sprouts Market and came across anatural gelatin dessert that worked just great. No artificial colors and flavors is always a good thing in my mind!
The basic procedure for frosted grapes goes something like this:
Remove grapes from stems and place them in a strainer. Wash gently and pat dry SLIGHTLY.
Place grapes in a gallon-size resealable bag.
Pour sugar or jello into the bag and seal tightly. Shake everything around a bit
Arrange your frosted grapes on a paper towel to air-dry for about 15 minutes.
To make frosted grapes, some people recommend brushing the grapes with beaten egg whites and then sprinkling them with sugar or flavored gelatin.
I was a little hesitant to have raw egg whites on my grapes and honestly, water worked just fine. Just make sure you pat the grapes dry a bit so they are not really WET...just a tad bit damp!
Pluck the grapes from the stems and rinse. Pat off excess water, leaving them slightly damp
Into a large ziploc bag put the sugar and gelatin powder. Shake to mix.
Working in batches, put the grapes into the bag and shake briskly. Place on cookie sheet and put in refrigerator to set for 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 Amount Per Serving:Calories: 712Sodium: 56mgCarbohydrates: 158gSugar: 147gProtein: 28g
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They're low-fat and low-calorie, which makes them a perfect snack food. Frozen grapes offer a healthy choice over other frozen treats. For easiest eating, it's best to freeze seedless grapes. Stock up on grapes at your local supermarket when they're on sale, or purchase a bulk amount at your favorite warehouse club.
In general, dark red and purple grapes are higher in antioxidants than green or white grapes. The antioxidants found in grapes can help protect your cells from free radicals, which are a natural byproduct of your body's biological processes.
Wash and dry small clusters of sweet seedless grapes, then place in sealable plastic bags and store in the freezer. Or, remove the grapes from the stems and place, in a single layer, on a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper.
Place the baking sheet in a freezer for 2-24 hours. Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and serve the grapes or transfer them to a zip-top bag. When you're ready to eat the frozen grapes, remove them from the freezer and let them warm up for 5 minutes on the countertop before eating.
Grapes are a healthy fruit choice for people with diabetes. This little fruit provides an explosion of flavor and nutrients and can be eaten fresh or frozen.
For example, frozen grapes are a favorite snack, especially in the summer. But if you let those grapes defrost, they become soggy unappealing lumps. For anything with a lot of water, it's best to freeze it only if you plan to use it in cooking—it just won't be the same raw.
Frozen grapes can be enjoyed for about a year after freezing. Much longer than that and you risk losing all or most of the fruit's flavor. Moldy grapes or brown, mushy grapes should be discarded.
Fresh produce contains chemical compounds called enzymes, which cause the loss of color, loss of nutrients, flavor changes, and color changes in frozen fruits and vegetables. These enzymes must be inactivated to prevent such reactions from taking place.
A serving of grapes is approximately 22 fresh grapes, or roughly 1 cup, Shaw confirms. That counts as one of your fruit servings for the day; shoot for 2 to 2½ servings. Feel free to eat a serving of grapes daily or a few times each week; just try to vary your total fruit intake to diversify your micronutrient intake.
It is not unusual for people to consume more than one serving of a particular fruit or vegetable at one time or in one day. Consuming a variety of different fruits and vegetables each day is always encouraged, but it wouldn't be unreasonable to consume a cup or more of grapes.
For ripe or overripe fruit, jam is a common option, especially for red and purple grapes, as are pickles, co*cktail syrups and shrubs. Green grapes, which often carry a vegetal note, are great in salads or ceviches. Concords, popular for juice, make a lush filling for pie.
To start, rinse and dry your grapes, then spread them on a freezer-safe sheet or baking pan. Place the pan in your freezer until the grapes are frozen. This ensures your grapes won't stick together once you store them in larger quantities.
Freezing brings out a grape's natural sweetness and crunch. The coolness is particularly welcome on hot summer days, but frozen grapes make for an easy, healthy snack year-round. Red and green grapes both work, but stick to seedless.
Antioxidants like resveratrol provide most of grapes' benefits, including their anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetes, and anticancer properties. They are also quite delicious and easy to add to your diet. For the most benefits, choose fresh grapes over grape juice or wine.
Effect of freezing on brix (%) The brix percentage did not change significantly due to freezing, regardless of the preservation method. In fact, it seems that the presence of cold causes the sugar level to drop in the fruit.
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that worked just great. No artificial colors and flavors is always a good thing in my mind!
