Sitting at the pool one hot afternoon, I had a flashback of something I had seen from my friend Mitzi. It was a “recipe” for wine marinated grapes. YES! Grapes marinated in wine, tossed in sugar and frozen for a special treat! Now if Mitzi, the nutrition expert, endorses them, I’m in! Frozen grapes marinated in wine are the perfect way to chill out pool side, while you’re boating or as an appetizer for any summer get together. So thank you, Mitzi, for changing my life!
This recipe is unbelievably simple – it requires just a few ingredients: grapes, wine and sugar. I like to make a large batch to snack on throughout the week. When not coated in sugar, they make the perfect “ice cubes” to keep your wine chilled on a hot summer day.
Last night as I was sitting at The Muny with the girls watching the Wizard of Oz, I couldn’t help but dream to have a few frozen grapes to keep my wine cool. I was merely halfway through my glass before my chardonnay was too warm to drink. Maybe I’m just not consuming it fast enough? It seemed I always had a girl on my lap each time the Wicked Witch made her appearance, but don’t worry, I made up for it when I got home by enjoying a few frozen grapes marinated in wine just before bed.
- 3 c red grapes, removed from stems
- 1-2 c red wine
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- Place grapes in a bowl and cover with wine. Allow to marinate refrigerated for 12+ hours.
- Drain grapes, toss in sugar and freeze 2 hours.
Fill a bowl with grapes…
marinate them in wine…
toss with sugar, freeze and enjoy! Note that some readers love using Port and sweeter red wines!
Frozen Grapes Marinated in Wine
Ingredients
- 3 c red grapes, removed from stems
- 1 - 2 c red wine
- 3 Tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Place grapes in a bowl and cover with wine. Allow to marinate refrigerated for 12+ hours.
- Drain grapes, toss in sugar and freeze 2 hours.
See? Now you have have your wine and eat it too. Or maybe have your grapes and drink them too? Either way, enjoy and try my Sugared Champagne Grapes and Drunken Strawberries, too!
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What a wonderful idea. We love frozen grapes and my mamma and papà would enjoy summer fruit in winer but not frozen. I’ll have to do this with my white seedless grapes. A pinot noir would be wonderful with the red. Stay cool and happy with frozen treats 🙂
Thanks for sharing, Marisa! I can’t argue with a pinot noir!
So what do u do with the wine from the bowl after you marinate the grapes?
Drink it. Just kidding, drain it….I should have noted that. Thank you! Enjoy!
Yes, Save it and drink it later!! It’s so Delicious!!
Hi, Do you just sprinkle the sugar on top of the grapes or roll the grapes in the sugar? I want to make sure it ends up looking crystallized like in the pic 🙂
Thanks!!
I tossed them – they’ll turn out crystallized as long as you drain well. Enjoy!
Could I use white wine or champagne with green grapes instead?
Of course – I’ve tried both and neither disappoint! Use green grapes for either and enjoy, Christine!
So how long do you marinate? Do you free AFTER marinating?
How long? When do you sugar, after they are drained?
Keep scrolling for the recipe 😉
How far in advance can you make these? Thanks so much!
Up to a week without compromising flavor. Just store in an airtight container.
I tried this for a Christmas gatherin, it was a hit thank you for sharing this.
Thanks for sharing, Anita! Merry Christmas!
Does the achohal soak out are they safe for children
They’re for adults, sorry!
I wanted to bring this or something like this to a Super bowl party. Can you do this without freezing them? I just don’t know how to keep them frozen going to a party then getting people to eat them before they unthaw?
You absolutely can! The sugar can be a touch messier but still oh so delicious. Enjoy!
Kept scrolling and there was no recipe for the frozen grapes.
It’s there 😉
Scroll back up towards the top. It’s a very simple recipe. I’m trying it for a dinner party this weekend.
I’m with Edward, no recipe. You say it’s there but, nope, can’t find it.
Are you on mobile? If so you have to click the “read more” button.
Yum! Love this idea- if you are going to freeze them… might as well marinate them first! I wonder if these would be fun in some sort of sangria recipe?
Of course they would, yum!
I originally saved this recipe for summer, but it was 75 degrees outside this morning. Two hours later my grapes are already marinating in the fridge!
Thanks for saving me from these California “winters.”
It sounds like the perfect day to enjoy them!
Hi, can u freeze them until serve or you only freeze them for two hours then transfer them to fridge?
Great question – you can freeze until you serve!
So 3 cups of grapes to 12 cups of wine?
Sorry about that – I updated my recipe cards and it omitted the dash. It’s 1-2 c of wine. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!