Description
Sour Patch Grapes, also known as Leprechaun Candy, are a fun and easy no-cook treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any time you want a sweet and tangy snack. Green grapes are coated in tangy lime Jello powder to imitate the popular sour candy experience, creating a refreshing and crunchy outside with juicy grapes inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 lbs green grapes (about 1 bag)
- 6 oz package of lime Jello (1 box)
Instructions
- Prepare the Grapes: Remove the grapes from the vine stems and wash them thoroughly. It’s important the grapes are still wet so that the gelatin powder can stick effectively.
- Coat the Grapes: For best results, pour the gelatin powder onto a plate and use two spoons to roll and coat each grape thoroughly. Alternatively, for an easier method, place the gelatin powder into a zip lock bag, add a handful of grapes at a time, and shake until all grapes are evenly coated with the lime Jello powder.
- Refrigerate: Place the coated grapes in the refrigerator for several hours to set. You can store them in the bag to keep the coating moist or lay the grapes out on a baking sheet uncovered, making sure they don’t touch each other to allow the coating to dry and become crunchy on the outside.
Notes
- Keeping the grapes wet during coating helps the gelatin powder stick better.
- Laying grapes separately on a sheet for chilling results in a crunchy coating, while refrigerating in the bag keeps the coating moist and softer.
- This is a no-cook recipe, making it perfect for a quick and easy snack.
- Use green grapes for the best color contrast with lime gelatin coating.
