Katie Stew

A rich, simmering blend of my favorite things

Sugar-rolled Brandy Grapes

| 896 Comments

Sugar- rolled Brandy Grapes. Doesn’t that just feel sweet on your tongue already?

IMG_0721

I don’t remember the first time I had these, but my mother has been making them for years. They tend to show up at birthdays and new years. Any festive occasion is an appropriate time for these gems. I started making this recipe in college for parties, they were dubbed the “boozy grapes”. I still have friends that make the boozy grapes on the other side of the country. These photos are from a batch my mother made when I was home for a party recently.

IMG_0720

There is nothing complicated about this recipe. But, this is a great party treat and it will be an unexpected hit at your event. I usually serve them on a platter in a glorious glittering pile. These are served on toothpicks with small cubes of swiss cheese. The cheese makes a nice compliment to the brandy and sweetness.

The grapes must start soaking the night before and rolled the day of.

Sugar-Rolled Brandy Grapes

This recipe can be made in any amount.

Wash a bag or container of red grapes. Place them all in a large ziplock bag. Place enough brandy in the bag so that when the bag is laying flat, the brandy covers them about half way. (Optional: Also add a splash of orange liquor.) Let the grapes soak overnight, flipping the bag once for even coating.

After the grapes have soaked, it is time to roll them in sugar! I used to get a bowl and fill it with sugar and roll them one at a time, placing them in a single level on a plate. But, when I made them with my mother, she had a better method. Get a cookie sheet and pour sugar on it. Then you can place all the grapes on the sheet at once and roll them around until covered. Then place the whole tray in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

The sugar sticks to the grapes and when it dries, it forms a sparkling crystal layer around them. Serve them and enjoy! But you might want to warn your guests about the alcohol before they eat the whole plate, or don’t and expect to have an even more interesting party.

 

 

 

896 Comments

  1. I would like to thank you for the efforts you have put in writing this site. I’m hoping the same high-grade website post from you in the upcoming also. Actually your creative writing skills has encouraged me to get my own site now. Really the blogging is spreading its wings rapidly. Your write up is a great example of it.

  2. Good web site! I truly love how it is simple on my eyes and the data are well written. I am wondering how I could be notified when a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your feed which must do the trick! Have a nice day!

  3. I am not sure where you’re getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for great info I was looking for this info for my mission.

  4. I like the valuable info you provide in your articles. I’ll bookmark your weblog and check again here frequently. I’m quite certain I will learn many new stuff right here! Good luck for the next!

  5. Hello. magnificent job. I did not anticipate this. This is a great story. Thanks!

  6. My brother recommended I might like this website. He was totally right. This post actually made my day. You cann’t imagine just how much time I had spent for this info! Thanks!

  7. Very good written story. It will be useful to anyone who utilizes it, including myself. Keep doing what you are doing – i will definitely read more posts.

  8. Hi there everyone, it’s my first go to see at this web site, and paragraph is truly fruitful in support of me, keep up posting these types of articles.|

  9. hey there and thank you for your information – I’ve definitely picked up something new from right here. I did however expertise a few technical issues using this site, as I experienced to reload the site lots of times previous to I could get it to load correctly. I had been wondering if your web hosting is OK? Not that I am complaining, but slow loading instances times will sometimes affect your placement in google and could damage your high-quality score if advertising and marketing with Adwords. Well I’m adding this RSS to my e-mail and could look out for a lot more of your respective fascinating content. Make sure you update this again very soon..

  10. It’s actually practically unthinkable to see well-informed parties on this area, fortunately you seem like you comprehend the things you’re writing about! With Thanks

  11. Its like you read my mind! You appear to know so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with some pics to drive the message home a bit, but instead of that, this is magnificent blog. A fantastic read. I will certainly be back.

  12. I think this is one of the most vital info for me. And i’m glad reading your article. But want to remark on some general things, The web site style is wonderful, the articles is really great : D. Good job, cheers

  13. Keep functioning ,splendid job!

  14. I actually wanted to send a small comment to thank you for these great ideas you are sharing at this site. My time consuming internet research has now been rewarded with beneficial facts and strategies to exchange with my companions. I ‘d repeat that most of us site visitors are really lucky to dwell in a good community with very many special individuals with very beneficial strategies. I feel truly fortunate to have come across your entire webpages and look forward to many more exciting minutes reading here. Thank you again for a lot of things.

  15. Magnificent web site. Plenty of useful info here. I am sending it to several pals ans also sharing in delicious. And of course, thank you for your effort!

  16. Good website! I really love how it is easy on my eyes and the data are well written. I’m wondering how I could be notified when a new post has been made. I have subscribed to your RSS feed which must do the trick! Have a nice day!

  17. Nice post. I was checking continuously this blog and I am impressed! Very helpful info specifically the last part 🙂 I care for such info much. I was looking for this certain information for a long time. Thank you and good luck.

  18. My Partner And I really want to inform you you the fact that I’m really novice to posting and totally loved your article. Quite possibly I am probably to remember your site post . You truly have excellent article reports. Admire it for discussing with us your domain information.

  19. magnificent publish, very informative. I ponder why the opposite experts of this sector do not notice this. You should continue your writing. I’m confident, you’ve a huge readers’ base already!

  20. You made some nice points there. I looked on the internet for the subject matter and found most guys will go along with with your site.

  21. I think this is one of the most significant info for me. And i am glad reading your article. But wanna remark on some general things, The web site style is perfect, the articles is really great : D. Good job, cheers

  22. whoah this weblog is excellent i love studying your posts. Keep up the good paintings! You already know, many people are looking round for this information, you can help them greatly.

  23. you’re really a excellent webmaster. The website loading speed is amazing. It sort of feels that you’re doing any distinctive trick. Also, The contents are masterwork. you have done a wonderful job in this matter!

  24. Usually I don’t read article on blogs, however I wish to say that this write-up very compelled me to check out and do so! Your writing taste has been amazed me. Thanks, quite nice article.

  25. This is really interesting, You are a very skilled blogger. I’ve joined your feed and look forward to seeking more of your excellent post. Also, I have shared your website in my social networks!

  26. Well I definitely liked studying it. This tip offered by you is very constructive for accurate planning.

  27. Hello There. I found your blog using msn. This is a really well written article. I will make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I will definitely return.

  28. It truly is near unattainable to find well-educated parties on this niche, nevertheless you look like you know which you’re talking about! Cheers

  29. Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a very well written article. I will make sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I will definitely comeback.

  30. Thank you for the sensible critique. Me and my neighbor were just preparing to do some research about this. We got a grab a book from our local library but I think I learned more clear from this post. I’m very glad to see such great info being shared freely out there.

  31. }

  32. hey there and thank you for your info – I’ve definitely picked up anything new from right here. I did however expertise some technical points using this web site, since I experienced to reload the web site a lot of times previous to I could get it to load properly. I had been wondering if your web host is OK? Not that I am complaining, but slow loading instances times will often affect your placement in google and can damage your quality score if ads and marketing with Adwords. Anyway I’m adding this RSS to my e-mail and can look out for much more of your respective intriguing content. Make sure you update this again very soon..

  33. It is appropriate time to make some plans for the future and it’s time to be happy. I’ve read this post and if I could I want to suggest you some interesting things or tips. Maybe you could write next articles referring to this article. I desire to read even more things about it!

  34. I am now not certain the place you are getting your information, but good topic. I needs to spend a while finding out much more or figuring out more. Thank you for excellent information I used to be in search of this information for my mission.

  35. Well I definitely liked studying it. This subject procured by you is very useful for good planning.

  36. Good website! I really love how it is simple on my eyes and the data are well written. I am wondering how I might be notified when a new post has been made. I’ve subscribed to your feed which must do the trick! Have a nice day!

  37. Undeniably believe that which you stated. Your favorite justification seemed to be on the web the simplest thing to be aware of. I say to you, I definitely get annoyed while people consider worries that they plainly do not know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top as well as defined out the whole thing without having side effect , people can take a signal. Will probably be back to get more. Thanks

  38. My wife and i felt now comfortable that Emmanuel managed to deal with his research from the ideas he gained in your weblog. It’s not at all simplistic to simply find yourself giving out tactics that others have been trying to sell. We really consider we’ve got the website owner to give thanks to for that. Those explanations you have made, the straightforward blog navigation, the friendships you assist to engender – it is most remarkable, and it’s leading our son and our family reckon that the theme is satisfying, and that’s extremely fundamental. Thank you for all the pieces!

  39. I¡¦ve recently started a web site, the info you provide on this site has helped me tremendously. Thanks for all of your time & work.

  40. Hello my loved one! I want to say that this post is amazing, nice written and come with approximately all important infos. I would like to look extra posts like this .

  41. It¡¦s really a nice and useful piece of information. I¡¦m happy that you simply shared this useful info with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thank you for sharing.

  42. It is actually practically unthinkable to come across well-educated viewers on this content, although you seem like you fully understand which you’re preaching about! Appreciate It

  43. whoah this blog is great i like reading your articles. Stay up the great work! You understand, a lot of individuals are searching around for this information, you can aid them greatly.

  44. Wow, wonderful blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your web site is excellent, let alone the content!

  45. you are really a excellent webmaster. The site loading pace is amazing. It sort of feels that you’re doing any unique trick. Moreover, The contents are masterpiece. you’ve done a magnificent process on this matter!

  46. I get pleasure from, cause I discovered exactly what I was having a look for. You’ve ended my four day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye

  47. Great write-up, I¡¦m normal visitor of one¡¦s site, maintain up the nice operate, and It’s going to be a regular visitor for a long time.

  48. you are in reality a good webmaster. The web site loading pace is incredible. It sort of feels that you’re doing any unique trick. Furthermore, The contents are masterpiece. you have performed a magnificent activity in this matter!

  49. As I site possessor I believe the content material here is rattling magnificent , appreciate it for your hard work. You should keep it up forever! Best of luck.

  50. whoah this blog is wonderful i like studying your articles. Stay up the good paintings! You know, a lot of individuals are searching around for this info, you could aid them greatly.

Leave a Reply