These candied cotton candy grapes are deliciously crunchy and juicy! While they can be stored at room temperature, this sweet treat is best served cold or frozen.

How to make candied grapes?

In medium pot whisk together sugar, water and karo syrup. Bring to boil over medium high heat. While the syrup is boiling line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Once the syrup reaches 280f whisk in kool aid powder and food coloring. Remove from heat once the temperature is 300f. Insert a toothpick at the bottom of a grape and dip the whole grape in the syrup. Then immediately roll it in the crushed jolly ranchers and place it on the prepared cookie sheet to cool. Remove the toothpick immediately. Repeat with rest of the grapes. If the sugar mixture starts to thicken heat it over medium heat, be careful not to burn it. Place the candied grapes in refrigerator to cool for about 10 minutes. Then package them in airtight containers.

Tips

Make sure the grapes are completely dry when dipped to ensure the sugar hardens properly and doesn’t melt.
If the sugar coating is chewy instead of crunchy it means that the syrup didn’t get hot enough or there is too much moisture.
For deeper, creamy color add white food coloring in the syrup.
You can use any kool aid flavor but my personal favorite is blue raspberry!