So, of course, I wanted to whip up some dessert recipes using them — these frosted grapes are one of my top choices for fruity desserts.

I can tell you for sure that there’s no better way to enjoy grapes than these, enrobed in a sweet coating. They have a crunchy exterior and if you freeze them, they’re like hard candies. I love the pop that they give when you crunch through the sugar coating and get to the juiciness of the fruit.

Frosted Grapes aka Sugared Grapes

These sugar-coated grapes are so easy to make, too. Just prepare the simple syrup then coat the fruit with that and then the sugar. The process is quick and you have a beautiful result that you can eat all on its own or use as a garnish.

While eating tons of sugar may not be a good thing, a little in moderation is just fine. That’s what these sugared grapes deliver. With just a touch of sweetness on the outside I still consider this to fall in the category of healthy recipes when it comes to dessert.

Next time you have grapes in the refrigerator try this easy dessert recipe. You won’t regret making this (somewhat) healthy snack.

Why You’ll Love Frosted Grapes

A sweet treat made from only three ingredients and made in only 30 minutes- what’s not to love!

• Easy– This is an easy recipe that you can throw together quickly.
• Simple– With only a few steps to make, these are some simple sweet treats. 
• Accessible– The ingredients are probably already in your pantry or easy to pick up at any store.

Ingredients

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this perfect treat.

• Water– This will be the base of your simple syrup to coat the grapes.
• Granulated sugar– You’ll need to divide the sugar up so that you have some remaining to coat the grapes. The remainder will be part of the syrup.
• Light corn syrup– Make sure to use light corn syrup both for the flavor and the color. 
• Grapes– These are the key ingredient, of course. You can use red grapes or green grapes, and they can be seedless grapes or not, any grape varieties will work.

How To Make Frosted Grapes

You are going to love how easy it is to make this easy grapes recipe!

1. Make simple syrup. Place sugar, water and corn syrup in a heavy bottom saucepan over low heat. You’ll want to use a heavy bottom pan to reduce avoid being hit by any “spitting” from the mixture as it cooks. The mixture should be completely liquified without any solids
2. Cool. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly. Avoid leaving the mixture for longer than that because it will start to harden.
3. Toss grapes. After you wash grapes, toss the grapes in the simple syrup, coating them. You can use your hands or a large slotted spoon. Then, arrange them in a single layer on a wire rack.
4. Coat grapes in sugar. While allowing the grapes to cool, pour the remaining sugar in a plastic bag or a large bowl. If using a plastic bag you can toss the grapes in and shake. If using a bowl, roll the grapes in the sugar.
5. Tap off extra sugar. Once finished, tap off any excess sugar. You may want to keep a bowl of water and paper towels nearby to clean your fingers.
6. Allow to set. Once the grapes have been sugared, place them on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and allow to set.

What to Serve with Frosted Grapes

Serve these grapes at Sunday brunch, as an after school snack or even on party skewers for baby showers! They’re perfect on a hot summer day and for kids of all ages. 

You can serve with other fruits, in a whole bunch on a snack board with meats and cheeses, or in small bowls on party tables.

Variations

We like this grape recipe exactly as written, but there are plenty of ways you can make it your own.

• Ice cream– Make these a pretty garnish for any ice cream.
• Snow grapes– Mix together cream cheese, sour cream, and vanilla extract and toss these frosted grapes in for a sweet salad.
• Cocktails– Use to garnish the likes of a lemon drop or French martini.
• Jello– Substitute flavored gelatin mix for the corn syrup and sugar to make rainbow jello grapes.  Dip the grapes in water or lemon juice before rolling them in the jell-o powder 
• Lemon juice– Toss in a touch of lemon juice to impart some tart flavor.

Storage and Freezing

Storage: Store in the refrigerator in ziploc bags or an airtight container. When you’re ready to eat them, you can chow down straight from the fridge, or you can let them come to room temperature.

Freezing: You can also freeze these grapes. Store in airtight bags and you can even eat them frozen.

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Frosted Grapes

When you want to enjoy a healthy dessert that you can make in a hurry, look no further than these Frosted Grapes, aka Sugared Grapes!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword candy grapes, frosted grapes, sugared grapes

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Cooling Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 2 cups

Calories 1041kcal

Equipment

• heavy bottom saucepan
• wire cooling racks

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar divided
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 2 cups grapes stems removed and rinsed

Instructions

• In a heavy bottom saucepan over low heat, combine water, 1/2 cup of the sugar and corn syrup. Stir until sugar has melted and mixture has reduced, approximately 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 10-15 minutes, but not too long or the mixture will start to harden.
• Toss grapes in the simple syrup and then arrange in a single layer on a wire rack. Allow to cool for another 10-15 minutes.
• Place the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar in a plastic bag or a large bowl. Roll the grapes in the sugar, tapping off any excess.
• Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Allow to set for at least 15 minutes, place in the refrigerator or freeze. Store grapes depending on how you enjoyed them- room temperature, the fridge or the freezer.
• If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!

Nutrition

Calories: 1041kcal | Carbohydrates: 271g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 263g | Vitamin A: 199IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

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This heavenly dessert combines a buttery crust, luscious lemon filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping.

What is a Lemon Lush?

This is essentially a sweet and luscious lemon lasagna with its layers of lemony goodness. 

The great thing about his delicious lemon lush is that you can serve it at any event. From a special occasion to a casual weekend brunch, this is the best dessert to serve in spring or summer.

And while it’s not a no-bake dessert, there’s very little baking involved — just bake the crust until golden brown and then spread in the fillings.

The next time you’re looking for a delectable treat that’s full of fresh, bright flavor, try making this tangy and sweet lemon lush. If you’re a fan of lemon desserts, this may become your new favorite.

Why You’ll Love Lemon Lush

What’s not to love on this easy dessert?

• Easy – No one will be able to believe how easy it is to make this bright dessert with its velvety texture and unbelievable flavor. 
• Accessible – All of the ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store. 
• Customizable – You can switch up the ingredients in this easy lush in so many ways.

Ingredients

Just mix some simple ingredients together for a bright dessert that is sure to impress guests. Always use room temperature ingredients so that they mix easily.

• All purpose flour: The foundation for the crust in lemon lush, flour providing structure and a crumbly texture that contrasts with the creamy layers.
• Butter: Melted butter binds the flour together, creating a cohesive crust that holds its shape and adds rich flavor.
• Chopped walnuts: Nuts add a satisfying crunch and enhance the overall texture of the dessert. 
• Cream: Cream is a key component in the filling of lemon lush. It adds richness and smooth, luxurious texture. 
• Powdered Sugar: The powdered sugar helps sweeten the cream and cream cheese layers, balancing the tartness of the lemon.
• Cream Cheese: Softened cream cheese lends a tangy and creamy element to lemon lush, adding depth of flavor and silky smoothness.
• Instant Lemon Pudding: Lemon instant pudding infuses the dessert with a burst of vibrant lemon flavor. 
• Milk: Milk is mixed with the instant lemon pudding to create a flavorful lemon filling. For even more rich flavor, use heavy whipping cream (or heavy cream).
• Chopped Walnuts (for topping): These additional chopped walnuts provide a final layer of crunch and nutty flavor that perfectly complements the creamy dessert.

How To Make Lemon Lush

It couldn’t be easier to make this luscious dessert with all of its delicious layers.

1. Make Crust. Mix together flour, butter, the chopped walnuts then press into the prepared pan. You can also mix them in a food processor. Bake the nut mixture for the recommended time, then allow to cool. 
2. Make Filling. Add the cream and a portion of powdered sugar to a large bowl and beat, using an electric mixer. To a separate bowl, add cream cheese and powdered sugar. Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
3. Fold. With a rubber spatula, fold in half of the whipped cream and spread on top of the cooled crust. 
4. Make Next Layer. Mix the lemon pudding and milk. Spread the pudding mixture on top of the cream cheese mixture.
5. Make Top Layer. For the next layer, add the remaining whipped cream on top of the lemon layer.
6. Garnish & Serve. Top with walnuts and serve, or store until ready to serve.

What to Serve with Lemon Lush

Of course, dessert is always great after a nice dinner. However, I won’t stop you from eating it all day long- it’s that good! It’s also great for potlucks.

You can top this with more whipped cream, berries, or fruit salad. It’s also great with ice cream and beverages like tea or coffee.

Variations 

Make this lush lavish with your own swirls of signature goodness.

• Nuts – Use different nuts like pecans or pistachios. 
• Flour – Experiment with alternative flours like coconut or almond flour. 
• Milk – Try using alternative options like almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.
• Citrus – Add lemon zest to the top of the lush, or incorporate lemon juice.
• Crust – Replace the nutty crust with graham cracker crust. Or create a cookie crust by crushing your favorite cookies.

Storage and Freezing

Store this delicious lush in the fridge if you’re lucky enough to have leftovers.

Refrigerator: Store this luscious lush for 3-4 days in the fridge in an airtight container or wrap the serving dish with plastic wrap.

Freezer: It may not retain its velvety texture after being frozen, but you can store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Common Questions About Lemon Lush

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Easy Lemon Lush Dessert

This heavenly Lemon Lush recipe combines a buttery crust, luscious lemon filling, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. Perfect for summer!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword lemon lush

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 9

Calories 455kcal

Equipment

• 8×8 square baking pan
• electric hand mixer
• mixing bowls

Ingredients

Crust

• ½ cup flour
• 5 tablespoons salted butter , melted
• ¼ cup walnuts , chopped

Layer 2

• 1 ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup powdered sugar , divided
• 8 ounces cream cheese , softened

Layer 3

• 3.5 ounces instant lemon pudding mix (dry)
• 1 ¾ cup whole milk

Topping

• ¼ cup walnuts , chopped

Instructions

Crust:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
• In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, and chopped walnuts.
• Press the crust into an 8×8 inch baking pan.
• Bake in the center of the oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let cool.

Layer 2:

• In a large mixing bowl with using an electric hand mixer, beat the heavy cream and 3/4 cups of the powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
• In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with the remaining 1/4 cup of powdered sugar.
• Fold in half the whipped cream mixture using a rubber spatula. Spread in a layer on top of cooled crust. Set aside the remaining heavy cream mixture. Set bot in the refrigerator while making the next layer.

Layer 3

• Using an electric hand mixer in a medium mixing bowl, beat the instant lemon pudding with milk until thickened.
• Spread on top of the cream cheese layer. Top with the remaining whipped cream mixture and then chopped walnuts.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

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Notes

Tip: Placing the pan in the refrigerator or even freezer betweens layers helps them set without mixing together while you spread on the next layer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1111IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg

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While it’s hard to wait to eat this sweet treat, I like to let it cool just slightly after taking it out of the oven so it has time to thicken, then top a bowlful with ice cream. There is nothing better than a warm dessert mixed with cold ice cream. Heavenly!

If you’re someone who doesn’t like lemon, you can leave the zest off the topping. However, in the filling, the lemon tends to cut the sugar, and its flavor is subtle, so I’d suggest keeping it in that part of the recipe.

Ingredients

Many of these ingredients are standard kitchen staples, except for the fresh produce, of course.

• Berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, sliced strawberries)– you can use fresh or frozen berries, but if using frozen mixed berries, do not let them thaw out. I suggest adding another half tablespoon of cornstarch as well if you choose to use frozen berries.
• Granulated sugar– granulated sugar crystals are the perfect size to quickly dissolve when baking, complement the natural sugars in the berries and also balance the acidity.
• Cornstarch– in fruity desserts like this cobbler, cornstarch helps to thicken the fruit mixture, avoiding a runny filling.
• Lemon zest– often even more lemony than the juice itself, lemon zest adds a zing to baked goods.
• Lemon juice, fresh squeezed- while there is plenty of internet-based debate on whether to use fresh squeezed or bottled lemon juice, I prefer the brightness of fresh squeezed lemon.
• Vanilla extract– Vanilla is a natural choice for flavor, but almond works well too.

For the topping:

• All-purpose flour– made from a mix of hard and soft wheat, all-purpose flour is ideal for most baking projects. Make sure to check your flour to ensure that it is, indeed, all-purpose, and not self-rising.
• Granulated sugar- did you know that in the 12th century sugar was used for medicinal purposes? In England, sugar was used to help cure or alleviate a number of ailments including stomach issues, chapped lips, and fevers. I like to use it to cure my mood after a tough day!
• Light brown sugar– using brown sugar helps baked goods to stay moist so you wind up with a soft, dense final product. Packing the brown sugar is an important step to make sure your cobbler is as sweet as it should be.
• Lemon zest- Lemon zest provides a super clean lemon flavor without the tartness of lemon juice. Use a zester to get the best fine bits.
• Baking powder- baking powder is the leavening ingredient in the recipe and is partially responsible for the topping’s light texture.
• Baking soda– baking soda also plays a part in helping to create the perfect texture for this topping. Make sure to use both the baking soda and the baking powder to get that texture, but also to retain all of the flavors of the other ingredients.
• Fine sea salt- using fine sea salt means the crystals will dissolve quickly when mixing.
• Unsalted butter, cold- some baked good recipes call for butter to be closer to room temperature, but since you’ll be cutting the butter into the mixture, you’ll want it to be cold.
• Cold buttermilk- buttermilk works in tandem with the other leavening agents to achieve a light texture and also adds a touch of tang.
• Decorator’s sugar- the size of the grains of this type of sugar add crunch as well as sparkle to the topping. Turbinado is another fantastic crunchy sugar.

This cobbler is also delicious topped with whipped cream, cream fraiche or vanilla bean ice cream.

How To Make Mixed Berry Cobbler

1. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray, then set aside. Also preheat the oven.
2. In a large bowl add all of the berries as well as sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Coat all of the berries with sugar by gently stirring to combine. Try to keep the berries as intact as possible, they will break down a bit while baking, so you don’t want that process to happen faster than intended. Spread this into the prepared pan.

3. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. To ensure that the dry ingredients are evenly mixed, make sure to break up any clumps from the brown sugar using a fork or other utensil.
4. Before adding the cold butter, either dice it into small pieces or grate it. Then, toss the butter with the flour mixture.
5. Using a pastry cutter, fork or grate the cold butter, cut the butter into the mixture until the butter pieces are pea-sized or smaller. Cutting the butter this way will ensure that perfect flaky texture in the cobbler crust.
6. To create the desired sticky, wet dough, add ⅓ cup of the buttermilk to the mixture. Then, stir it together until combined.

7. Working with a few tablespoons of dough at a time, flatten the dough out to about ¼ inch thick. Then, gently arrange the pieces of dough on top of the berries, leaving some berries exposed for a pretty presentation. This doesn’t need to be perfect, let it be a little haphazard.
8. Using a pastry brush, spread the remaining buttermilk on the dough. This step will help the crust to crisp and brown.
9. Sprinkle the decorator’s sugar on top of the dough. While the purpose of this step is to achieve a sparkling crust once baked, it is okay if some of the sugar lands on the berries as well.

10. Bake for 45-50 minutes. When the mixed berry cobbler is ready to be removed from the oven, the topping will be golden brown and there should be bubbling along the edges. If you are not sure if it is done, you can poke the topping with a toothpick – if it comes out clean, the cobbler is ready.
11. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. The filling may be somewhat thin when it is initially removed from the oven, but it will thicken as it cools. It’s also hot, you don’t want to burn yourself!

Variations

The great part about this cobbler is that you can use it as a base recipe and add or subtract berries to your liking. You need to have 8 cups of berries total, so any mix will work.

If you’re looking to serve this at a party, you may want to keep in mind that some people are not a fan of blackberries. These particular berries tend to have larger seeds which can be hard to eat. If that’s the case, I would recommend leaving the blackberries out and adding more of another berry.

Looking to add more flavor? Have fun experimenting with different extracts! Add ½ teaspoon of almond extract, strawberry extract, orange extract, or lemon extract to the filling for a twist on a traditional cobbler.

What To Serve With Mixed Berry Cobbler

Mixed Berry Cobbler is delicious all on its own, but it can also be paired with some other treats for a decadent dessert:

• Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
• Sweet Cream Cold Brew
• Meringue Ice Cream Cups
• French Martini Cocktail

Storage and Freezing

You can store mixed berry cobbler in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It will also freeze well for up to 3 months.

Other Fruity Dessert Recipes

• Easy Peach Dump Cake
• Dessert Pizza With Fresh Fruit
• Strawberries and Cream
• Peach Cobbler with Cake Mix

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Mixed Berry Cobbler

Assorted berries with a tangy biscuit topping, thick, sweet and mildly tangy summer dessert recipe.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword berry cobbler, cobber recipe, mixed berry cobbler, mixed berry cobbler recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes minutes

Cooling Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 209kcal

Equipment

• Pastry Cutter
• Zester
• 9×13 baking dish

Ingredients

For the cobbler:

• 2 1/2 cups blueberries
• 2 1/2 cups raspberries
• 1 1/2 cups blackberries
• 1 1/2 cups strawberries , sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• zest of half a lemon
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice , fresh squeezed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar , packed
• zest of half a lemon

For the topping:

• 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , cold
• 1/3 cup , plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk , divided
• 1 tablespoon decorators sugar or turbinado sugar , optional

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, add the blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, sliced strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss to coat. Spread the berries into the prepared baking dish.
• In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until it is a sandy mix with no large clumps.
• Add the cold butter, and combine with a pastry cutter or a fork, blending until it is no longer dry and powdery.
• Add ⅓ cup of the buttermilk and stir it together until combined, this will be a sticky, wet dough.
• Take a few tablespoons of the dough and flatten it out to about 1/4 inch thick. Lay the pieces of dough on top of the berries. I like to leave some of the berries exposed for a pretty presentation.
• Brush the dough topping with the remaining buttermilk using a pastry brush. Sprinkle the decorators sugar on top.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes until the topping is golden brown and it’s bubbly along the edges.
• Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.
• If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

I like to serve mine slightly warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg

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