Need a quick and easy party appetizer? Use a toothpick to dip big, red grapes halfway into melted white chocolate. Then dip the bottom in crushed nuts (peanuts, cashews, whatever you have). Done, that's it. They taste just like caramel apples. Make a ton because they disappear quickly!
You can totally "wing it" making these, but here is a recipe if you prefer to follow one:
1 lb grapes (any color, the plumper the better)
2 cups white chocolate
1 cup nuts, chopped
Place wax paper on counter. Clean and dry grapes. Remove from stem. Microwave the white chocolate in a shallow bowl in 30 second increments*, stirring each time until melted. Put chopped nuts in a shallow bowl.
Stand the grape on its end, then stick a toothpick straight down the center (it's helpful to stand the grape first, otherwise if it rests at an angle all your toothpicks will be pointing in different directions instead of straight up). Using the toothpick, dip the grape half way in the white chocolate, then dip the bottom in nuts. Stand on wax paper to harden. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
*If any water gets into the chocolate (from the bowl, your spoon, etc.) it will stiffen. Add 1 tsp shortening to make the consistency smooth again.
Oh my gosh, these look terrific! What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen - you should try them, especially right out of the refrigerator! Yumm.
DeleteAny suggestions for what I can use instead of nuts? I try to be considerate of allergies
DeleteHow about crushed graham crackers as a substitute to nuts?
DeleteOr crushed pretzels as well.
DeleteI made these for a party recently. Everyone went CRAZY over them. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I found you through Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteSo glad they were a hit ... your party looked super fun!
DeleteThose look yummy - I have to try that at my next party.
ReplyDeleteI made these tonight for a work party tomorrow and they look great. I used green grapes because they were the plumpest at the grocery store. Then dipped in white chocolate and crushed sea salted cashew nuts. They came out very pretty. Wish I could post a photo of them.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, you made my day!! Thanks so much for letting me know, and I'm glad they turned out well for you!
DeleteSo they really taste like caramel apples even though they are grapes?
ReplyDeleteSo they really taste like caramel apples even though they are grapes?
ReplyDeleteSurprisingly, they do have that taste!
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ReplyDeleteHow would I store them if I make them the night before for a party for the next day? Will they hold up?
ReplyDeleteHello! You should be able to store them the night before in the refrigerator just fine. I'd put them in a covered container. They actually taste best cold. Good luck!
DeleteYum yum can’t wait to try these!
ReplyDeleteC'est trés délicieux
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