Celebrate something special with sweet, sparkling sugared frozen Prosecco grapes – a poppable appetizer or dessert that will have everyone raving! These boozy grapes are fresh, vibrant, and bursting with the flavor of your favorite bubbles.
Whether you’re ringing in the new year or sipping cocktails by the pool, these sugar champagne grapes will have everyone talking. They are the ultimate adult treat with a fresh, vibrant flavor but light on calories!
Ah, the sweet taste of a new year, filled with endless possibilities and optimism. You don’t need a new year for a fresh start, but there’s something about the change of date that seems to awaken and inspire.
While this year was nothing like we planned or dreamed for, it was a year of transition, challenges and personal reflection that reminded me who I am. For that, I am grateful.
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So, I’m ringing in the new year with something sweet – sugared champagne grapes. They’re a sweet surprise, which is what I’m the year ahead will be. You can see just how easy they are to make by watching the video in this post!
Frozen Prosecco Grapes
You may remember my wine marinated grapes, well, I did a little testing and it works deliciously well with champagne, too!
They’re the perfect treat to celebrate New Year’s Eve, an afternoon at the pool, and celebratory events like wedding and baby showers. You can serve them frozen or chilled… but either way, you have to try them and let me know what you think.
Why You’ll Love Them
I have to say, I enjoy these sugared champagne grapes even more than I do champagne itself!
These sugared champagne greats are as delicious as they are beautiful! Now you can have your champagne and eat it, too!
Ingredients and Substitutions
See printable recipe card for complete ingredients and instructions.
- Fresh grapes
- Granulated Sugar
- Prosecco or any Champagne
Variations
- Use a different fruit. This process works well with fresh strawberries, raspberries and blackberries too.
- If you prefer, you can substitute champagne and Prosecco. Not sure which to choose? You can learn the difference between the two here.
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How to Make Sugared Champagne Grapes
- Wash grapes thoroughly.
- Place grapes in a freezer friendly bowl and cover with champagne.
- Allow to marinate refrigerated for 12+ hours.
- Drain grapes.
- Toss in sugar.
- Freeze 2+ hours.
Tips
- Use fresh grapes, and they should be ripe but firm.
- Allow the grapes to sit in the Prosecco for up to 1 hour in the fridge before rolling them in sugar.
- I prefer to freeze the grapes before eating them, but you don’t have to if you are in a hurry to serve them!
How to Store
- Room Temperature – You can leave these out for up to 24 hours but of course they won’t stay frozen for very long! They are good either way, though.
- Refrigerator – You can store your refrigerated grapes before (and after) serving for up to 48 hours. This means a total of up to four days refrigerated.
- Freezer – Store your Prosecco grapes in the freezer in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to a month.
More Fruit Treats
Sugared Prosecco Grapes
Ingredients
- 3 cups green grapes removed from stems
- 1 cup champagne
- 3 tablespoons white granulated sugar
Instructions
- Place grapes in a bowl and cover with champagne. Allow to marinate refrigerated for 12+ hours.
- Drain grapes, toss in sugar and freeze 2 hours.
Tips
How to Store
- Room Temperature – You can leave these out for up to 24 hours but of course they won’t stay frozen for very long! They are good either way, though.
- Refrigerator – You can store your refrigerated grapes before (and after) serving for up to 48 hours. This means a total of up to four days refrigerated.
- Freezer – Store your Prosecco grapes in the freezer in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to a month.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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Cheers to a bright and beautiful New Year. I hope it’s filled with joy and these poppable champagne grapes!
Yum yum yum- and gorgeous as always Julie!! xoxox
Thanks, friend!
Oh, yum! I love champagne, so this is definitely going on my to-do list for one of our parties this year!
I have done this and there great! I washed put in a large ziplock bag overnight. With a healthier amount(more than a cup) right before putting them on the table drained,sprinkled with table sugar and served. I did not freeze,but I will try your way sounds good! Thanks for sharing.
This certainly looks interesting…I like champagne and grapes so I have to try this!! I’ve only been following you for a couple of months but I look forward to an entire year of your posts. Happy New Year!!!
You’re so sweet, thank you Leslie! Happy New Year!
Hi!! Thanks for what looks like a great recipe.
Do you use regular table sugar or sanding sugar?
Thanks for sharing!!
Table sugar, I’m pretty simple. Enjoy!