Sugared Champagne Grapes are a sweet treat—grapes lightly coated in a shimmering layer of sugar. Their thin skin and natural sweetness make them perfect for garnishing desserts, cocktails, or serving as an elegant snack. The sugar coating enhances their flavor while adding a subtle crunch to their smooth texture. Also called Prosecco grapes, they are perfect for a bridal shower, New Year's Eve, and other special occasions.
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Sugared Champagne Grapes
These Sugared Champagne Grapes are a perfect snack any time of the year. A refreshing snack for summertime, a pretty snack for the holidays, and the perfect boozy treat for New Year.
If used as a garnish, they add a touch of elegance. The tartness of the grapes pairs perfectly with the sugary exterior for delightful flavor and texture.
Prosecco Grapes
Sugar Champagne Grapes are sometimes called "Prosecco grapes" or "Sugared Prosecco Grapes" because they are soaked in Prosecco instead (a sparkling wine) instead of champagne. Just note that the Prosecco flavor is a little sweeter than the champagne flavor if you choose to use it (but still great with tart green grapes).
Even though these grapes aren’t used to make sparkling wine, the name fits their small, elegant look and sweet taste, making them perfect for special occasions or to serve with bubbly drinks.
Why You'll Love Sugared Grapes
- You can make sugar coated grapes a day (or several days) ahead of time and pull them out last minute for your party!
- Drunken grapes are a fun way to serve a light, bite-sized snack!
- They can be made boozy for adults or alcohol-free for kids.
- Sugar grapes can be served as a stand-alone snack, served on a platter with cheese or on a charcuterie board, or used for garnish on a cake or other dessert, or to garnish a drink!
- Sugar grapes can be served chilled or frozen!
Tools Needed
- Collander
- Large (or medium) and small bowls
- Slotted spoon
- Plate or baking sheet
Ingredients
There are only 3 simple ingredients for these sugared grapes!
- Champagne - use your favorite champagne for this recipe. That way, when you have leftovers, you can have a glass of champagne to celebrate!
- Green Grapes - green seedless grapes are what I use for this recipe. A bunch of red seedless grapes will work as well, but I prefer the tartness of green grapes.
- White Sugar
Find the complete recipe with ingredients measurements in the recipe card below.
How to Make Sugared Champagne Grapes
This Champagne Grapes recipe has just a few simple steps and you'll have a sweet snack for your next get-together! So if you've ever wondered how to make candied grapes with sugar - let's get started!
- Grab a bunch of green seedless grapes and give them a good wash in a colander.
- Place your grapes in a medium bowl or large bowl and pour the champagne over them until they’re just covered.
- Cover and place in the fridge for at least 12 hours.
- Place half of the sugar in a small shallow bowl.
- Remove the grapes from the fridge and using a slotted spoon, scoop them out into a collander and let them drain.
- Then place the grapes in the sugar.
- I only do about 10 grapes at a time, or less, when I toss them in the sugar. Get the grapes nice and coated before placing them on a plate or sheet pan in a single layer.
- When your sugar starts to get clumpy and doesn’t coat the grapes well, toss it and replace it with fresh sugar for the remaining grapes. You always want to make sure the sugar sticks to the grapes!
- Place in the freezer, once finished coating in sugar, and let freeze for 2 hours, or until frozen through.
- When ready to serve, remove from the freezer and pop a Champagne grape in your mouth (for quality control, obviously 😉).
Pro Tips
- You can use any grapes you like for this recipe, but I’ve always thought the green grapes were the best because they were the most tart. However, this is a personal preference. Do not use grapes with seeds.
- Use your favorite champagne. Any will work just fine.
- You do not have to freeze these. Of course, they’re more fun frozen, but they can technically be served once they’re coated. Again, this is a personal preference thing. Plus, frozen grapes with sugar last longer when sitting out for parties.
- If you don’t want to waste the remaining sugar, you can always use it in your baked goods, because it’s just champagne infused sugar. So, it’s perfectly usable, just with an adult twist.
Alcohol Free Sugared Grapes
Obviously, you can't make boozy grapes for kids, so if you want to make a kid-friendly version of sugar-coated grapes, you can soak your grapes in sparkling white grape juice, sparkling apple juice, or a lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7-Up).
Serving Suggestions
There are so many occasions where you could serve these little gems!
- Bridal Showers
- New Years Eve celebrations - nothing says "Happy New Year" like a boozy dessert recipe
- Pool Parties
- Casual Gatherings
They're also a great addition to a cheese board or charcuteri board.
Storage Directions
Freeze in a single layer and if not used immediately, you can store in the freezer for up to a month in an airtight container or freezer bag.
They can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Although I really think frozen is better because you get a burst of flavors when you bite into a frozen grape!
Recipe
Sugared Champagne Grapes (Prosecco Grapes)
- Total Time: 12 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Description
Sugared Champagne Grapes are a sweet treat—grapes lightly coated in a shimmering layer of sugar. Their thin skin and natural sweetness make them perfect for garnishing desserts, cocktails, or serving as an elegant snack. The sugar coating enhances their flavor while adding a subtle crunch to their smooth texture. Also called Prosecco grapes, they are perfect for a bridal shower, New Year's Eve, and other special occasions.
Instructions
- Make sure your grapes are washed well.
- Place your grapes in a medium bowl and pour the champagne over them until they’re just covered.
- Cover and place in the fridge for at least 12 hours.
- Place half of the sugar in a small bowl.
- Remove the grapes from the fridge and using a slotted spoon, scoop them out, let them drain and place them in the sugar.
- I only do about 10 grapes at a time, or less, when I toss them in the sugar. Get the grapes nice and coated before placing them on a plate, making sure not to pile them on top of each other.
- When your sugar starts to get clumpy and doesn’t coat the grapes well, toss it and replace it with the remaining sugar.
- Place in the freezer, once finished coating in sugar, and let freeze for 2 hours, or until frozen through.
- Remove, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Green seedless grapes are the best choice (in my opinion) but you can use any grapes you like for this recipe. Whichever type you choose, make sure they're seedless!
- Choose your favorite champagne—any type will work perfectly. While freezing the grapes isn’t required, it does make them more fun to serve. You can enjoy them right after they’re coated if you prefer. However, frozen grapes hold up longer at parties, so it’s worth considering.
- As for the leftover sugar, don’t let it go to waste! It’s infused with champagne, making it an excellent addition to baked goods for a unique, grown-up twist.
- Prep Time: 15
- Soak Time: 12 hours
- Category: Dessert
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