Frosted Grapes Recipe for Healthy Snacking

Last Updated on December 18, 2020 by Diane Hoffmaster

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!

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 in 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 a  natural 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 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!

Frosted Grapes Recipe

(Note:  Post updated from original published date)

Diane Hoffmaster

Diane is a professional blogger and nationally certified pharmacy technician with two teens, one husband and more pets than she will admit to. She has a BS in Microbiology and is a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician but left her career in science to become a stay at home mom. Years of playing with LEGO and coloring with crayons had her craving a more grown up purpose to her life and she began blogging full time. She currently deals with emotional teens, suburban politics, and middle aged metabolism while sharing her opinions in an honest and down to earth fashion on her blog. You can learn more about her HERE.