I bought some grapes and brought them home, put them in the refrigerator, and forgot all about them…. sound familiar? A friend of mine told me to freeze them and raved about how much better the frozen grapes were than fresh grapes. I gave it a try and I have a new favorite frozen fruit.

The frozen grapes are great healthy after school snacks. The frozen grapes are fun to serve at pool parties, barbecues, and outdoor get-togethers.

It does not matter if the grapes are the red, green, or purple. The seedless grapes are easier to eat. The grapes do not freeze solid and they can replace fresh grapes in recipes since they hold their shape, color, and flavor when thawed. Some people prefer the frozen grapes with the stems left on and some people prefer them with the stems removed. Try it both ways and see what way you prefer. The frozen grapes defrost rather quickly, so take a few out of the freezer at a time.

Frozen Grapes

Ingredients

1 bunch of seedless grapes (red, green, or purple)
white sugar optional
Ziplock freezer bags or airtight container

Preparation

Without Stems
Wash the bunch of grapes and let them air dry on a paper towel. Place the grapes in a bowl and refrigerate until cool. The grapes keep their shape and texture a little better if they are cool before going into the freezer.

Pull the grapes from the stems and discard stems.
Place the grapes on a cookie sheet.
Put in freezer until frozen.
Place frozen grapes in a freezer bag or airtight container.

Alternate method
With Stems

Wash the bunch of grapes and let them air dry on a paper towel. Place the grapes in a bowl and refrigerate until cool. The grapes keep their shape and texture a little better if they are cool before going into the freezer.

Freeze the bunch of grapes, or cut apart some of the stems with scissors and freeze the smaller clumps of grapes.
Place them the grapes on a cookie sheet and freeze.
Place frozen grapes in a freezer bag or airtight container.

Variations

Roll the grapes lightly in sugar before freezing.
For appetizers, stick a toothpick in each grape before freezing.
Use a few frozen grapes as ice cubes in your favorite fruit beverage to give it an interesting look and flavor.
Add a few grapes and walnuts to Spring Mix greens with your favorite vinaigrette or Asian salad dressing.
Celery, apples, cheese, and walnuts or pecans go very well with grapes.
Make an appetizer tray to snack on with crackers or specialty breads.
Add grapes to your chicken salad recipe.
Add grapes to your summertime fruit salad.

Let me know how you and your family like the frozen grapes.

Enjoy!