Frozen Sour Grapes

Craving sour candy but want something healthy-ish? These frozen sour grapes are a tangy, icy treat that totally satisfies your sweet-sour cravings. Super easy, kid-approved, and way cheaper than store-bought! Perfect for hot days or when you want a snack that hits different.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: frozen fruit treat, frozen grapes, healthy candy, sour grapes, summer snack

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 4 5

Servings:

Calories: 90kcal

Author: info.thekitcheen

Equipment

Large ziplock bag or mixing bowl with lid
Small spray bottle with water
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Freezer
Paper towels

Ingredients

Basic:
2 –3 lbs green seedless grapes firm ones are best
1 box sugar-free lime jello powder or lemon for a twist
3 tbsp powdered sugar
1 –2 tbsp citric acid optional but key for true sour candy effect
Optional Add-Ins:
2 tsp lime zest
1 packet unsweetened Kool-Aid watermelon or lemon
1 –2 tsp crushed freeze-dried strawberries

Instructions

Prep grapes: Remove grapes from stems, rinse under cold water, and discard any soft or damaged ones.
Dry completely: Pat grapes very dry with paper towels to help coating stick.
Lightly mist: Place grapes in ziplock bag or bowl, lightly spray with water just to make them tacky.
Make coating: In a separate bowl, mix jello powder, powdered sugar, and citric acid thoroughly.
Coat grapes: Add coating mix to the grapes bag. Seal and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds until fully coated.
Freeze: Spread coated grapes onto parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they don’t touch. Freeze for 4+ hours (overnight is best).

Notes

Grapes too sour? Skip or reduce the citric acid.

Too sweet? Try using unsweetened Kool-Aid powder instead of jello.

Great project for kids—just avoid letting them handle citric acid directly.

Try wild variations like Cotton Candy, Margarita, or Fire & Ice grapes!

Best enjoyed straight from the freezer!

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