Jump to Recipe These Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes) are a fun snack to make with your kids for any occasion but I love to make these rainbow colored grapes around St. Patrick’s Day and Easter! Colorful grapes that are dipped in candied syrup, then coated in classic candy flavors, are the hit of any classroom party!! Sensational crack grapes (candied grapes) are a fun project to make with the kids, clear coated in candy syrup and dipped in crushed Jolly Rancher candies! Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes) Recipe Crack candy grapes are one of the latest requests from my tween daughter right now, and what’s not to love about these grapes rolled in crushed green apple, purple grape, blue raspberry, and pink watermelon flavored Jolly Rancher hard candies?! Have you heard of the cotton candy grapes available now? They actually taste like cotton candy (and they have developed other hybrid grapes that taste like pineapple, strawberry, and mango!).
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I haven’t tried it yet, but think that using sweet cotton candy designer grapes would be an interesting combination with these crack grapes or my candied grapes. At this point, when I make my candied or crack grapes, I tend to use green grapes. I like the tartness of the grape in contrast to the candy coating and crushed Jolly Rancher shards. Also, if you have rock candy on hand, it works beautifully for these crack grapes. You may find that you prefer the rock candy over the flavored Jolly Rancher candies. I’m still on the fence 🙂 What Are Crack Grapes? Crack grapes are grapes that have been coated in a candy syrup and then rolled in ‘cracked’ hard candy like Jolly Ranchers, sour Cry Baby Tears, sour WarHeads, or rock candy. The syrup dries on the grapes clear (it can also be colored, using gel food coloring, if desired) and the colors of the candies make the crack candied grapes colorful and fun. The candy grapes (and other candied fruits) are sold in Atlanta by thecraxkhouse. The store appears to be the original inspiration for the sweet and sour grapes. How To Make Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes) Prepare your grapes: rinse and insert toothpicks or skewers into the stem end of the grape. Set on a paper towel and dry the grapes before dipping in the syrup. Prepare your candy: Place candy flavors into heavy-duty freezer storage bags and crush them using a meat mallet/tenderizer (or rolling pin, or heavy unbreakable object). Transfer to a bowl for coating the grapes.In a heavy bottom saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup and bring to a boil over high heat. You should maintain the best rolling boil that you can, stirring frequently, without letting the syrup boil over. Boil for about 5 minutes to reach the right temperature.You will need a candy thermometer to confirm when the syrup has reached 300-305ºF (148-152ºC). (see notes) This is the hard crack stage that will allow the syrup to set on the grape.Have parchment paper ready to place coated crack grapes onto to allow them to dry (set).Stir the vanilla extract into the syrup. Carefully dip each grape into the syrup (the syrup will be hot!!), moving quickly to get the syrup covering over the entirety of the grape and to sprinkle the coated grapes with the crushed Jolly Rancher flavors (or roll in a bowl that is tipped sideways for easy coating).Set your coated crack grapes on the parchment paper and allow them to dry for about 30 minutes. Carefully remove the toothpicks and serve within a few hours. Tips for Making Crack Grapes *If you do not have a candy thermometer, you can use a digital meat thermometer as long as it will read up to 300 degrees F (148 degrees C). **To know that your syrup has reached the hard crack stage, use a spoon or spatula to drop the molten hot syrup into a bowl or cup of cold water. It should form hard threads that break and do not bend. ***To move through the candy coating process quickly, while the syrup is soft and workable, you can place two or more grapes on each skewer to coat simultaneously.
Storage Instructions Keep candy grapes in an airtight container at room temperature away from any hot or cold sources. This is how I usually store my grapes for short-term use, and it depends on the candy type that was used. I tested my candy grapes at room temperature, in the refrigerator, and in the freezer (all in airtight containers): Room temperature - The rock candy coated grapes did great! The Jolly Rancher candy coated crack grapes were gummy.Refrigerated - Both types turned out good, but the rock candy coated grapes were better and less sticky.Freezer - Not bad, but they needed to be eaten pretty much as soon as thawed. The candy coating on both wasn’t looking too good after only about two hours thawed.
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Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes)
These Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes) are a fun snack to make with your kids for any occasion but I love to make these rainbow colored grapes around St. Patrick’s Day and Easter! Colorful grapes that are dipped in candied syrup, then coated in classic candy flavors, are the hit of any classroom party!!
Author | Angela
Servings: 20 servings (of 5 grapes) Calories: 133kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 5 minutes Drying Time 30 minutes Total Time 50 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2-3 lbs grapes▢ 2 c sugar▢ ⅔ c water▢ ½ c light corn syrup▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ 100 toothpicks or skewers▢ food coloring (optional, use food coloring gels not drops)
InstructionsPrepare your grapes: Rinse grapes and then insert toothpicks or skewers into the stem end of the grape. Set on a paper towel and dry the grapes before dipping in the syrup. In a heavy bottom saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. You should maintain the best rolling boil that you can, stirring frequently, without letting the syrup boil over. Boil for about 5 minutes to reach the right temperature. You will need a candy thermometer to confirm when the syrup has reached 300-305 degrees F (148-152 degrees C). (see notes) This is the hard crack stage that will allow the syrup to set on the grapes.Have a parchment paper-lined baking sheet ready to place coated crack grapes on once coated with candy where they can dry (set).Stir the vanilla extract in to the syrup. Carefully dip each grape into the syrup (the syrup will be hot!!), moving quickly to get the syrup covering over the entirety of the grape and to sprinkle the coated grapes with the crushed Jolly Rancher flavors (or roll in a bowl that is tipped sideways for easy coating). Set your coated crack grapes on the parchment paper and allow them to dry for about 30 minutes. Carefully remove the toothpicks and serve within a few hours.
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Notes*If you do not have a candy thermometer, you can use a digital meat thermometer as long as it will read up to 300 degrees F (148 degrees C).
**To know that your syrup has reached the hard crack stage, use a spoon or spatula to drop the molten hot syrup into a bowl or cup of cold water. It should form hard threads that break and do not bend.
***To move through the candy coating process quickly, while the syrup is soft and workable, you can place two or more grapes on each skewer to coat simultaneously.
Storage testing (below)
NutritionCalories: 133kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 87mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 34g (38%) | Vitamin A: 30IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 6mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Candied Jolly Rancher Crack Grapes, Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes), cracked grapes, rainbow candied grapes Course Candy Recipes, Dessert, SnackCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
These Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes) are a fun snack to make with your kids for any occasion but I love to make these rainbow colored grapes around St. Patrick’s Day and Easter! Colorful grapes that are dipped in candied syrup, then coated in classic candy flavors, are the hit of any classroom party!!
Sensational crack grapes (candied grapes) are a fun project to make with the kids, clear coated in candy syrup and dipped in crushed Jolly Rancher candies!
Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes) Recipe
Crack candy grapes are one of the latest requests from my tween daughter right now, and what’s not to love about these grapes rolled in crushed green apple, purple grape, blue raspberry, and pink watermelon flavored Jolly Rancher hard candies?!
Have you heard of the cotton candy grapes available now? They actually taste like cotton candy (and they have developed other hybrid grapes that taste like pineapple, strawberry, and mango!).
I haven’t tried it yet, but think that using sweet cotton candy designer grapes would be an interesting combination with these crack grapes or my candied grapes.
At this point, when I make my candied or crack grapes, I tend to use green grapes. I like the tartness of the grape in contrast to the candy coating and crushed Jolly Rancher shards.
Also, if you have rock candy on hand, it works beautifully for these crack grapes. You may find that you prefer the rock candy over the flavored Jolly Rancher candies. I’m still on the fence 🙂
What Are Crack Grapes?
Crack grapes are grapes that have been coated in a candy syrup and then rolled in ‘cracked’ hard candy like Jolly Ranchers, sour Cry Baby Tears, sour WarHeads, or rock candy. The syrup dries on the grapes clear (it can also be colored, using gel food coloring, if desired) and the colors of the candies make the crack candied grapes colorful and fun.
The candy grapes (and other candied fruits) are sold in Atlanta by thecraxkhouse. The store appears to be the original inspiration for the sweet and sour grapes.
How To Make Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes)
- Prepare your grapes: rinse and insert toothpicks or skewers into the stem end of the grape. Set on a paper towel and dry the grapes before dipping in the syrup. Prepare your candy: Place candy flavors into heavy-duty freezer storage bags and crush them using a meat mallet/tenderizer (or rolling pin, or heavy unbreakable object). Transfer to a bowl for coating the grapes.In a heavy bottom saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup and bring to a boil over high heat. You should maintain the best rolling boil that you can, stirring frequently, without letting the syrup boil over. Boil for about 5 minutes to reach the right temperature.You will need a candy thermometer to confirm when the syrup has reached 300-305ºF (148-152ºC). (see notes) This is the hard crack stage that will allow the syrup to set on the grape.Have parchment paper ready to place coated crack grapes onto to allow them to dry (set).Stir the vanilla extract into the syrup. Carefully dip each grape into the syrup (the syrup will be hot!!), moving quickly to get the syrup covering over the entirety of the grape and to sprinkle the coated grapes with the crushed Jolly Rancher flavors (or roll in a bowl that is tipped sideways for easy coating).Set your coated crack grapes on the parchment paper and allow them to dry for about 30 minutes. Carefully remove the toothpicks and serve within a few hours.
Tips for Making Crack Grapes
*If you do not have a candy thermometer, you can use a digital meat thermometer as long as it will read up to 300 degrees F (148 degrees C).
**To know that your syrup has reached the hard crack stage, use a spoon or spatula to drop the molten hot syrup into a bowl or cup of cold water. It should form hard threads that break and do not bend.
***To move through the candy coating process quickly, while the syrup is soft and workable, you can place two or more grapes on each skewer to coat simultaneously.
Storage Instructions
Keep candy grapes in an airtight container at room temperature away from any hot or cold sources. This is how I usually store my grapes for short-term use, and it depends on the candy type that was used.
I tested my candy grapes at room temperature, in the refrigerator, and in the freezer (all in airtight containers):
- Room temperature - The rock candy coated grapes did great! The Jolly Rancher candy coated crack grapes were gummy.Refrigerated - Both types turned out good, but the rock candy coated grapes were better and less sticky.Freezer - Not bad, but they needed to be eaten pretty much as soon as thawed. The candy coating on both wasn’t looking too good after only about two hours thawed.
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Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes)
These Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes) are a fun snack to make with your kids for any occasion but I love to make these rainbow colored grapes around St. Patrick’s Day and Easter! Colorful grapes that are dipped in candied syrup, then coated in classic candy flavors, are the hit of any classroom party!!
Author | Angela
Servings: 20 servings (of 5 grapes) Calories: 133kcal Prep 15 minutes Cooking 5 minutes Drying Time 30 minutes Total Time 50 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2-3 lbs grapes▢ 2 c sugar▢ ⅔ c water▢ ½ c light corn syrup▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ 100 toothpicks or skewers▢ food coloring (optional, use food coloring gels not drops)
InstructionsPrepare your grapes: Rinse grapes and then insert toothpicks or skewers into the stem end of the grape. Set on a paper towel and dry the grapes before dipping in the syrup. In a heavy bottom saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. You should maintain the best rolling boil that you can, stirring frequently, without letting the syrup boil over. Boil for about 5 minutes to reach the right temperature. You will need a candy thermometer to confirm when the syrup has reached 300-305 degrees F (148-152 degrees C). (see notes) This is the hard crack stage that will allow the syrup to set on the grapes.Have a parchment paper-lined baking sheet ready to place coated crack grapes on once coated with candy where they can dry (set).Stir the vanilla extract in to the syrup. Carefully dip each grape into the syrup (the syrup will be hot!!), moving quickly to get the syrup covering over the entirety of the grape and to sprinkle the coated grapes with the crushed Jolly Rancher flavors (or roll in a bowl that is tipped sideways for easy coating). Set your coated crack grapes on the parchment paper and allow them to dry for about 30 minutes. Carefully remove the toothpicks and serve within a few hours.
Equipment You May NeedSauce PanCandy ThermometerSkewers
Video
Notes*If you do not have a candy thermometer, you can use a digital meat thermometer as long as it will read up to 300 degrees F (148 degrees C).
**To know that your syrup has reached the hard crack stage, use a spoon or spatula to drop the molten hot syrup into a bowl or cup of cold water. It should form hard threads that break and do not bend.
***To move through the candy coating process quickly, while the syrup is soft and workable, you can place two or more grapes on each skewer to coat simultaneously.
Storage testing (below)
NutritionCalories: 133kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 87mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 34g (38%) | Vitamin A: 30IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 6mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Candied Jolly Rancher Crack Grapes, Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes), cracked grapes, rainbow candied grapes Course Candy Recipes, Dessert, SnackCuisine American
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
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5 from 235 reviews
Crack Grapes (Jolly Rancher Candied Grapes)
Author | Angela
Servings: 20 servings (of 5 grapes)
Calories: 133kcal
Prep 15 minutes
Cooking 5 minutes
Drying Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2-3 lbs grapes▢ 2 c sugar▢ ⅔ c water▢ ½ c light corn syrup▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract▢ 100 toothpicks or skewers▢ food coloring (optional, use food coloring gels not drops)
InstructionsPrepare your grapes: Rinse grapes and then insert toothpicks or skewers into the stem end of the grape. Set on a paper towel and dry the grapes before dipping in the syrup. In a heavy bottom saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. You should maintain the best rolling boil that you can, stirring frequently, without letting the syrup boil over. Boil for about 5 minutes to reach the right temperature. You will need a candy thermometer to confirm when the syrup has reached 300-305 degrees F (148-152 degrees C). (see notes) This is the hard crack stage that will allow the syrup to set on the grapes.Have a parchment paper-lined baking sheet ready to place coated crack grapes on once coated with candy where they can dry (set).Stir the vanilla extract in to the syrup. Carefully dip each grape into the syrup (the syrup will be hot!!), moving quickly to get the syrup covering over the entirety of the grape and to sprinkle the coated grapes with the crushed Jolly Rancher flavors (or roll in a bowl that is tipped sideways for easy coating). Set your coated crack grapes on the parchment paper and allow them to dry for about 30 minutes. Carefully remove the toothpicks and serve within a few hours.
Equipment You May NeedSauce PanCandy ThermometerSkewers
Video
Notes*If you do not have a candy thermometer, you can use a digital meat thermometer as long as it will read up to 300 degrees F (148 degrees C). **To know that your syrup has reached the hard crack stage, use a spoon or spatula to drop the molten hot syrup into a bowl or cup of cold water. It should form hard threads that break and do not bend. ***To move through the candy coating process quickly, while the syrup is soft and workable, you can place two or more grapes on each skewer to coat simultaneously.
Storage testing (below)
Nutrition
Calories: 133kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 87mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 34g (38%) | Vitamin A: 30IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 6mg (1%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
Course Candy Recipes, Dessert, SnackCuisine American
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