Easy Sugared Frosted Prosecco Grapes For Parties and Cheese Boards

Wine Prosecco macerated grapes and rolled in sugar, piled in a stemmed wine glass.

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Easy Sugared Frosted Prosecco Grapes For Parties and Cheese Boards

Sugar-Frosted Prosecco Grapes add instant elegance to any table. Serve them on their own, on skewers, or as a beautiful garnish for desserts.

Prep Time5

Chilling Time8

Total Time8 5

Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Fruit Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, American-Italian, French, Italian, Mediterranean

Servings: servings

Calories: 108kcal

Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups firm seedless green grapes
2 cups firm seedless red grapes
2 cups Prosecco sparkling wine or champagne
¼ cup vodka
⅓ cup granulated sugar the baking sugar - with bigger crystals may work better
Mint leaves optional garnish

Instructions

Gently pull each grape from the stem and transfer to a colander; rinse under running water.
Transfer the grapes to a shallow dish and pour the Prosecco and vodka over them, making sure they are completely covered.
Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge for at least 8 hours (preferably overnight).
Pour the sugar into a shallow bowl.
Drain the grapes, but don’t let them dry completely. Place a handful at a time into the sugar and roll/toss to coat thoroughly.
You can serve these right away, but they're best when they've chilled for a couple of hours before eating. It's fun to serve them in a champagne coupe glass or a bowl, and also to thread them onto party skewers.

Notes

Choose the best grapes. Grapes should be firm, plump, and tightly attached to the stems. Avoid grapes that are wet, shriveled, or moldy. For a pretty contrast, use a combination of green and red grapes.
Wash the grapes. Gently pull each grape from its stem and rinse it well under running water.
The Prosecco wine. This is a sparkling wine from Italy, typically made by fermenting it in a tank before bottling. It’s dry, but also slightly sweet. You do want to avoid super cheap sparkling wine, but you don’t need top-shelf either.
Vodka (optional). This enhances the flavor of the wine and grapes without adding any additional flavor. I like using a little bit, but you can omit this if preferred.
Chill and soak for several hours. For optimal flavor and results, let the grapes soak in the wine in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
Don't toss out the liquid. Drain the grapes, but hang onto the leftover liquid you can use it for drinks!
Remember the sugar coating. The thin sugar coating is key to this recipe. It balances the wine and adds a sweet, lovely crust on the outside.

If you want grapes without alcohol. Just substitute the sparkling wine with ginger ale, 7Up, or sparkling apple cider. They'll still be yummy!

Serving Suggestions: Although you can eat them immediately, they are best after chilling for a couple of hours. Serve them in a champagne coupe or a bowl, and thread them onto party skewers.

Storage: Store the chilled, sugared grapes in the fridge up to 48 hours before serving. You can keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
You can also freeze the sugared grapes and enjoy them frozen. Transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container for up to a month. No need to thaw them out before enjoying them.

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