Caramel Apple Grapes
Caramel apple grapes are a bite-sized twist on the classic caramel apple. Fresh grapes are dipped in smooth caramel and coated with crunchy toppings, making them a fun, festive, and easy-to-eat party treat or sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 24 caramel apple grapes (serves 6–8)
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 24 fresh green seedless grapes
- 20 soft caramels (or 1/2 cup homemade caramel sauce)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (if using wrapped caramels)
- 1/4 cup crushed peanuts or other nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies (optional)
- Sea salt flakes, for garnish (optional)
- 24 wooden toothpicks
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the grapes to ensure the caramel sticks well.
- Insert a toothpick into the top of each grape.
- In a small saucepan, melt the caramels with heavy cream over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Dip each grape into the melted caramel, letting the excess drip off.
- Immediately roll the caramel-coated grape in crushed nuts, graham crackers, or cookies if desired.
- Place the coated grapes on a parchment-lined tray.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes until the caramel is set before serving.
Notes
Use red grapes for a sweeter variation.Coat with mini chocolate chips for extra indulgence.Drizzle melted chocolate over chilled caramel grapes for a gourmet finish.Roll in crushed pretzels for a salty-sweet combination.Best served the same day or within 2 days for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 grapes
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/caramel-apple-grapes/
