Frozen Grape Skewers Lime Sugar (Printable)

Juicy frozen grapes coated with zesty lime sugar deliver a cool sweet-tart bite for easy summer snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups seedless grapes, green, red, or mixed

→ Lime Sugar

02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - Zest of 2 limes
04 - Pinch of fine sea salt, optional

→ Extras

05 - 8 small wooden skewers or cocktail sticks

# Method:

01 - Rinse and thoroughly pat dry the grapes. Remove all stems.
02 - Thread 5 to 6 grapes onto each wooden skewer or cocktail stick.
03 - Place the grape skewers in a single layer on a tray lined with parchment paper.
04 - Freeze the skewers for at least 2 hours until grapes are solid and frozen.
05 - In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar, lime zest, and if desired, sea salt. Rub zest into sugar with your fingers until mixture is fragrant and thoroughly blended.
06 - After grapes are frozen, gently roll each skewer in the prepared lime sugar, pressing lightly to ensure coating adheres.
07 - Serve immediately for optimal texture or return coated skewers to the freezer until ready to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The burst of frosty grapes wrapped in lime sugar is ridiculously refreshing & surprisingly addictive.
  • You can prep these skewers ahead so you never scramble for a last-minute summer snack.
02 -
  • If grapes aren’t bone-dry, the sugar mix slips right off and makes a sticky mess.
  • Mixing the zest with sugar by hand makes the flavor pop way more than just stirring.
03 -
  • If you accidentally thaw grapes, refreeze briefly before sugaring.
  • Rub lime zest thoroughly into the sugar; the aroma signals it’s ready.
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