3-Ingredient Sugared Prosecco Grapes
I cannot stop eating these sugared Prosecco grapes, they are crunchy and boozy and perfectly sweet! I love making them for holidays like Christmas or New Year’s, but if you freeze them, they also make a refreshing summer appetizer. And all you need is three simple ingredients. Pour a glass of bubbly and let’s celebrate!
The first “recipe” I learned how to make were frozen grapes and I’m almost certain I got it from a Highlights magazine at my dentist’s office. Growing up in the sweltering desert heat of Las Vegas, this was a game changer. It’s like popsicles but you can eat them one at a time with toothpicks.
Back when I was in culinary school, we even made a green grape sorbet once. It was fun, but this recipe has very similar vibes and it’s honestly so much easier. Plus the splash of Prosecco makes them feel more grown-up and elegant. And these days, I’ve switched toothpicks for cocktail skewers because there’s 0% chance I’m dealing with sticky fingers during happy hour.
I like to make these grapes in the summer for a super low-effort, no-cook treat to enjoy with other summer faves like Caprese crostini or this viral boat dip recipe. But they’d also be a cute little appetizer around the holidays for a festive Christmas or New Year’s snackie. Try them with cranberry brie tartlets or this creamy whipped goat cheese dip!
Pick the right Prosecco
You’ll need a full bottle of Prosecco for this recipe. But, you don’t need anything super fancy. Just pick something drink-able! And don’t worry about wasting it. You can use leftover Prosecco to make sangria, French 75s, or syrup for desserts.
I like to add a little vodka to this recipe to enhance the grape flavor. But feel free to skip this step if you don’t have vodka on hand. They’re good either way!
Recipe instructions
I like to roll the grapes in sugar right before serving. The sugar tends to melt off the grapes in the fridge.
Soak time
I tested this recipe a few times and found that soaking the grapes for at least 24 hours is the ideal amount of time for getting the most flavor. They are still good at 8 hours but not quite as boozy.
One time, I forgot about them in the back of the fridge and accidentally soaked them for 4 full days, oops. 😬 But it was fine, they tasted amazing!
Freeze for a treat
I also love eating these grapes straight out of the freezer! Sometimes, I completely skip the sugar and just enjoy them like a refreshing little popsicle. You can pop the drained grapes in an airtight container and freeze them for up to 1 month. Just roll them in sugar right before serving if you feel like it!
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The Best Sugared Prosecco Grapes with Vodka
Ingredients
- 2 pounds seedless green or red grapes (900 grams)
- 1 bottle of Prosecco (750 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup vodka, optional (120 milliliters)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
Instructions
- Wash the grapes very well and remove them from the stems. Transfer the grapes to a large mixing bowl.
- Pour the Prosecco and vodka over the grapes. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours but preferably 24 hours.
- Using a slotted spoon, drain the grapes from the Prosecco mixture. (Save the Prosecco for sangria or cocktails!) Spoon the grapes onto a sheet pan.
- Gently pat the grapes with paper towels until they are damp, but not wet. Evenly sprinkle the sugar over the grapes and gently roll the grapes around until they're well-coated in sugar. Enjoy immediately!
