Caramel Covered Grapes

Name: Caramel Covered Grapes with Peanut Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 30 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs green seedless grapes; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 5 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 pinch sea salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 bag (9.6 oz) mini peanut butter candies; Toothpicks, as needed

Caramel-covered grapes are bite-sized fall treats that combine seedless grapes, homemade caramel sauce, and optional peanut butter candy toppings for a fun party dessert.

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Total

25 min

Servings

30

Difficulty

Medium

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 lbs green seedless grapes
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
5 tbsp unsalted butter
1 pinch sea saltoptional
1/2 tsp vanilla extractoptional
1/2 tsp ground cinnamonoptional
1 bag (9.6 oz) mini peanut butter candies
Toothpicks, as needed

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Instructions

1
Wash and thoroughly dry the grapes, removing them from the stems.
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Insert a toothpick into each grape and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
4
Pour your desired toppings into a shallow dish for easy dipping.
5
To make the caramel, add the granulated sugar to a saucepan over medium heat.
6
Allow the sugar to melt without stirring. This will take about 5 minutes. You will see it start to turn amber around the edges.
7
Once the sugar begins to melt, you can start stirring occasionally. Continue cooking until all the sugar is melted and the caramel reaches a deep amber, maple syrup-like color.
8
Turn off the heat. Very slowly and carefully, whisk in the room temperature heavy cream. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up vigorously.
9
Continue whisking for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth.
10
Add the unsalted butter one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until each piece is fully melted before adding the next.
11
Once all the butter is incorporated, whisk in the sea salt, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
12
Working quickly while the caramel is warm, dip each skewered grape into the caramel, coating it completely.
13
Immediately roll the caramel-coated grape in your toppings.
14
Place the finished grapes on the parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and set.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat grapes completely dry with paper towels before inserting toothpicks and dipping—moisture prevents caramel adhesion.
Work with small batches and keep unused grapes refrigerated while dipping; cold grapes help caramel set faster.
Use a candy thermometer to reach the exact temperature (350°F) for proper caramel consistency—guessing by color leads to under or over-cooked sauce.
Insert toothpicks into grapes at least 30 minutes ahead; this stabilizes them for dipping and prevents slipping during coating.

Substitutions

Heavy cream → half-and-half or evaporated milk (slightly thinner caramel)
Unsalted butter → salted butter (omit the sea salt pinch)
Ground cinnamon → ground nutmeg or skip entirely for plain caramel
Mini peanut butter candies → chopped almonds, crushed pretzels, or toasted coconut flakes