Description
Champagne Sugar Grapes are a delightful and elegant treat featuring fresh green grapes soaked in champagne and then coated in sparkling sugar. This refreshing and fruity dessert is perfect for parties and special occasions, offering a unique combination of bubbly champagne flavor and a sweet, crunchy sugar coating.
Ingredients
Scale
Champagne Soaking
- 2 cups champagne (enough to cover the grapes)
- 2 cups green grapes, washed
Sugar Coating
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash the Grapes: Make sure your grapes are thoroughly washed to remove any dirt or residue before soaking.
- Soak in Champagne: Place the washed grapes in a medium bowl and pour the champagne over them until they are just covered.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours to let the grapes soak and absorb the champagne flavors.
- Prepare Sugar: Divide the sugar in half and place one half into a small bowl ready for coating.
- Drain the Grapes: Remove the grapes from the fridge. Using a slotted spoon, scoop them out, letting any excess champagne drain back into the bowl.
- Coat with Sugar: Working in small batches, roll the grapes in the sugar, ensuring each grape is well coated. Place the coated grapes on a plate in a single layer without piling them up to keep the sugar coating intact.
- Replace Sugar: When the sugar starts to clump and no longer coats the grapes well, discard it and replace it with the remaining half of the sugar.
- Freeze: Once all grapes are sugar-coated, place them in the freezer and allow them to freeze for about 2 hours or until frozen through.
- Serve: Remove the frozen sugar-coated champagne grapes from the freezer, serve immediately, and enjoy this elegant and refreshing treat.
Notes
- Ensure grapes are fully dry after washing to help the sugar stick better.
- You can substitute champagne with sparkling wine or prosecco for a different flavor profile.
- Be gentle when rolling grapes in sugar to avoid breaking the skins.
- Serve the grapes immediately after removing from the freezer for the best texture.
- This dessert can be prepared a day ahead, making it convenient for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (freezing time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Keywords: Champagne grapes, frozen grapes, sugar coated grapes, elegant dessert, party appetizer, champagne dessert
