Sweet and sour Sour Patch Grapes taste just like a kid’s favorite candy, but these treats are made with only four simple and natural ingredients!
Making sweet and healthy alternatives to sugary junk food is a cinch when you have fun, yummy recipes like Sour Patch Grapes! Tart green grapes soaked in lime juice and coated with sweet and sour monk fruit sugar and citric acid create a healthy version of everyone’s favorite Sour Patch Kids!
Sour Fun
Making anything with the kids is a blast, and it’s always so fun to see how excited they get to make something they get to gobble down once it’s done! I’m a huge fan of making snacks with them that they not only love but that I also feel pretty good about them eating, so Sour Patch Grapes is a giant hit for all of us. Simple, nutritious green grapes soaked in lime juice and coated in monk fruit sugar and citric acid create a sweet and sour treat with no mystery ingredients and no crazy amount of sugar, but still tastes like their favorite candy!
There are so many delicious choices when it comes to easy-to-make snacks, like Chocolate Chip Energy Bites and Peanut Butter Banana Roll-Ups!
Other Recipes to Serve with Sour Patch Grapes
- Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix is a snap made at home using simple ingredients. It’s perfect for making drinks for the kids and adding to cocktails for grown-ups!
- Save a small bunch of grapes to make an incredibly delicious and light lunch of Berry Salad Fruit Lettuce Wraps!
Ingredients
Fruit: You will need fresh green grapes and a couple of limes. You can use any color of grapes, but the green grapes have a wonderful tartness that is perfect for this recipe. You can also use bottled lime juice if you need to.
Sweetener: We typically use monk fruit sugar in the baking aisle. Since it has erythritol, only the natural sugars in the grapes will count toward your carb count.
Citric Acid: This recipe also requires food-grade citric acid. It’s what makes the grapes taste wonderfully sour! Make sure your citric acid is food-grade. It’ll be higher quality and have stricter quality control.
How to Make Sour Patch Grapes
STEP ONE: Pull the grapes from the stem and wash them well. Add the grapes to a medium mixing bowl and toss them in the lime juice. Allow the grapes to soak in the juice in the fridge for 10 minutes.
STEP TWO: Whisk together the monk fruit sugar and citric acid in a small bowl while the grapes chill. Set it aside for now.
STEP THREE: Strain the grapes using a colander, then transfer half to a fine mesh sieve. Sprinkle half of the monk fruit mixture over the grapes and then sift them over the baking sheet. Once the grapes are coated, pour them out onto the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining grapes and sugar. Then, roll them through the sugar mixture to coat completely.
STEP FOUR: Chill the grapes for 2 hours and enjoy them once they’re nice and cold! They’re so refreshing!
Tips for Success
- Various grapes, even Cotton Candy grapes, can be used in this recipe. Green grapes are a great option because of their tartness, but go with what you can find and the kind of grape you like best.
- You can also place Sour Patch Grapes in the freezer for a delicious frozen treat!
- Store the Sour Patch Grapes in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month. The sugar coating may become sticky as moisture releases, so keep the grapes chilled.
What is citric acid?
Citric acid is an organic acid that is found in citrus fruits. This compound is found in oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruit, and more and gives the fruit that tart punch we all love. Adding citric acid to sweets can help balance the sweet flavor or give a recipe a sweet-tart flavor, depending on how much is used. Citric acid is often used in various candies and for canning, where it helps preserve food. Citric acid is usually found in the grocery store’s baking aisle or online.
What other sweetener can I use?
This recipe can use a few other sweeteners, so be sure to choose your favorite. In addition to monk fruit, stevia and swerve can also be used. You can even use erythritol if that’s what you like.
Granulated sugar will work as a substitute if you’re not a fan of these sugar options, and eating sugar isn’t a concern. Baker’s sugar is a finely ground granulated sugar that would be a great option for evenly coating these grapes!
More Delicious Fruit Recipes to Love!
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- Creamy Fruit Salad
- The Best Fruit Salad Recipe
- 2 Ingredient Banana Berry Ice Cream
- Fresas Con Crema
Ingredients
- 1 pound green grapes (about 3 cups)
- 6 tablespoons lime juice
- 6 tablespoons monk fruit sugar
- 2 teaspoons food-grade citric acid
Instructions
- Remove the grapes from the stems and rinse well. Place them in a medium mixing bowl and pour the lime juice over top. Stir to coat.
- Place the grapes in the fridge for about 10 minutes. While grapes rest, whisk together the monk fruit sugar and citric acid in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Strain the grapes in a colander. Then, transfer half of the grapes to a fine mesh sieve. Pour half of the monk fruit mixture over the grapes and sift over the baking sheet. Dump the grapes onto the pan. Repeat with the remaining grapes and sugar.
- Roll the grapes around in the sugar on the pan to make sure they're completely coated.
- Chill the grapes for 2 hours. Then, transfer them to a bowl and enjoy cold!
Notes
- Citric acid is what makes the grapes sour. If you like REALLY sour things, you can add more (½ to 1 teaspoon at a time) until your desired level of sourness is reached.
- The carbs listed for each 0.25 cup of grapes is 14 grams. The monk fruit sugar contains Erythritol. After subtracting the sugar alcohols, each serving has a net carb amount of 8 grams.
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