Cotton Candy grapes have a soft, natural sweetness.
Say you’re wanting something egg shaped and sweet for your adult Easter egg basket. Well, forget the peeps and jelly beans. I found just the thing in the produce section at Schnucks yesterday—large, yellow, Cotton Candy grapes. I’ve eaten green grapes and red of all shades, but never yellow ones. But I’m a sucker for something new. Besides, the label said the aroma and flavor would “take me back to my childhood.” Hmm. . . cheap trip; I bought a bag.
No Sugar Added
Like M&M, they’re addictive. And no wonder. With 12% more sugar than ordinary table grapes, they have the taste of spun sugar with hints of vanilla. But don’t despair; there’s good news. The large, hybrid, seedless grape is not genetically engineered or artificially flavored. Its taste comes from years of plant breeding to achieve a sweet variety with no acid aftertaste.
Why the Name?
Cotton Candy grapes, sometimes called “Nature’s Candy,” have been available since 2011, but in limited quantities.
Developers at Grapery in California thought their discovery tasted like the old carnival treat. Frankly, I don’t think the grapes taste like cotton candy, but they do satisfy your sweet tooth and impart a few antioxidants for good measure.
Besides popping these little yellow gems like they’re M&Ms, what else can you do with Cotton Candy grapes? Try keeping them in the freezer for a dandy 4th of July treat. Or wrap a bit of salami around individual grapes for an amazing appetizer. Or just throw a handful in the fruit salad for added pizzazz and color.
Store locations include Schnucks, Dierbergs, Price Chopper, Kroger, Sam’s Club, Whole Food and others. Enjoy!
