These Easy Caramel Apple Grapes are a delicious fall treat made with juicy green grapes dipped in creamy caramel and coated with crunchy graham crackers, peanuts, or colorful sprinkles. These caramel grapes are a fun and easy dessert that tastes just like caramel apples in bite-sized form.
Caramel apples are delicious, but they’re so hard to eat.
I mean really, unless you cut them into slices – a task in itself! – they’re pretty impossible to eat.
And that’s one of many things that I love about these Caramel “Apple” Grapes.
Grapes are, obviously, much easier to eat than apples. And the sweet, plump grape paired with caramel and a crunchy topping is seriously irresistible.
We always have grapes in my house. They’re delicious, they’re full of important nutrients like vitamin K, and they contain antioxidants and other polyphenols.
But they’re also just so versatile. Add them to a grain bowl or a salad. Pair them with peanut butter or chocolate.
And in this case, dip them in caramel for the most insanely satisfying dessert.
They’re juicy, sweet, full of flavor, and just so, so good.
Why You’ll Love These Easy Caramel Apple Grapes
These easy Caramel Apple Grapes are made with just a few simple ingredients: grapes and caramel. That’s it!
While the dipping is slightly tedious, these truly couldn’t be easier to make. Just melt the caramel, dip the grapes in the caramel, and roll them in the topping of your choice. Easy peasy.
I absolutely love keeping these in the fridge in the fall. They make the perfect, easy bite of something sweet when the craving hits.
These grapes are great for an after lunch or dinner dessert or even as a snack. Try these over a bowl of Greek yogurt for a little added protein — snack perfection.
I highly recommend keeping a batch in your fridge too for whenever you’re in the mood for something sweet. They’re simple but so satisfying!
How To Make Easy Caramel Apple Grapes
Prepare ingredients
Prepare all of your ingredients to make these Easy Caramel Apple Grapes. You’ll need 15-20 green grapes, soft caramel candies, non-pareil sprinkles, graham crackers, and peanuts.
Prepare the grapes
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently place toothpicks through the center of each grape, until it goes about 3/4 of the way through. Place the grapes on the lined baking sheet and set aside.
Add dry ingredients to bowls
Add the sprinkles, crushed graham cracker, and peanuts to 3 small bowls.
Melt caramel
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel candy for about 30 seconds. Mix until smooth.
Dip grapes in caramel
One by one, dip the grapes in the melted caramel
Add toppings
Gently swirl the dripped grapes in either the sprinkles, crushed graham crackers, or peanuts.
Chill in fridge
After dipping, place the grapes on the baking sheet. Let them set in the fridge for about 5 minutes before serving or eating.
Serve
Serve these Easy Caramel Apple Grapes for a delicious fall dessert.
If You Like These Easy Caramel Apple Grapes, Try These
- Frozen Peanut Butter Grape Clusters
- California Grape No Bake Cheesecake Bars
- Chocolate Chip Apple Blondies
- Apple Cinnamon Skillet Cookie
- Cinnamon Sugar Apple Beignets
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Grapes: Green grapes work best here! The slight tartness of the grapes pairs so well with the sweet caramel.
- Caramel candies: Look for any soft caramel candies. Some recipes mix the caramel with heavy cream – I tested this both ways and found that the caramel stayed on significantly better without the heavy cream.
- Sprinkles: I recommend non-pareil sprinkles. Their small round shape is perfect for the small grapes.
- Graham crackers: You can crush the graham crackers by putting them in a small plastic bag and using a rolling pin, or by simply using your hands to crumble them.
- Peanuts: Opt for salted peanuts and give them a rough chop.
Easy Caramel Apple Grapes Tips
- Use dry grapes: The grapes MUST be bone dry and cold in order for the caramel to stay on. I recommend leaving the grapes in the fridge until you’re ready to use them.
- Dipping in caramel: The caramel hardens quickly after microwaving. It’s easiest to work in batches, using about 5 caramels at a time.
- Setting in the fridge: I found it easiest to lay the grapes flat on the baking sheet once they were dipped instead of trying to stand them upright (this also can make the caramel drip down).
- Storage: Store these Caramel Apple Grapes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days (or if they make it that long!).
Frequently Asked Questions
Ingredients
- 15-20 green grapes
- 20-25 soft caramel candies
- 1/4 cup non-pareil sprinkles
- 1/4 cup finely crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup peanuts finely chopped
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently place toothpicks through the center of each grape, until it goes about 3/4 of the way through. Place the grapes on the lined baking sheet and set aside.
- Add the sprinkles, crushed graham cracker, and peanuts to 3 small bowls.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel candy for about 30 seconds. Mix until smooth.
- One by one, dip the grapes in the melted caramel, and then gently swirl the dripped grapes in either the sprinkles, crushed graham crackers, or peanuts.
- After dipping, place the grapes on the baking sheet. Let them set in the fridge for about 5 minutes before serving or eating.
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