If you’re looking for a snack that is perfect for warm weather, you’ll want to check out this guide on How to Make Frozen Grapes. This refreshing treat is perfect for kids or anyone wanting to cool down on a hot day. This recipe has no added sugar.

bowl of green frozen grapes on a countertop.

There are lots of nutritional benefits to eating grapes, including the fact that they are low glycemic and full of antioxidants.

You can use red grapes, white grapes, or purple grapes to make frozen grapes. Look for seedless varieties when making frozen grapes.

Recipe Steps

You won’t believe how easy it is to make frozen grapes that taste like grape popsicles. It’s one of my favorite recipes. But, there are a few tips I have to share with you.

Step One

You can use almost any type of seedless grapes for this sweet snack, including red seedless grapes, green grapes, white grapes, or purple grapes.

The first step is to wash your fresh grapes. This ensures that you remove any residual dirt or debris on your grapes.

The easiest way to wash grapes is to put them in a colander in the sink. Turn on the faucet and let the water run over the grapes to clean them.

Step Two

washed grapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and remove the stems from the grapes.

Place the grapes on the baking sheet in a single layer.

Step Three

frozen grapes on a baking sheet.

Place the baking tray in the freezer for 2-24 hours to freeze grapes.

This will ensure that the grapes freeze individually in your freezer bags or plastic bag, as opposed to one giant clump.

Step Four

frozen green grapes ready to eat.

Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and serve the frozen grapes. Or, transfer the frozen grapes to a zip-top bag or an airtight container for long-term storage.

When you’re ready to eat the frozen grapes, remove them from the freezer and let them warm up for 5 minutes before eating.

You can also toss them into your morning smoothies to add extra nutrition instead of ice cubes. And, I have heard from plenty of people who like to place grapes into their white wine to help keep it chilled.

Be careful about giving regular grapes or frozen grapes to young children who might choke on them.

Are Frozen Grapes Hard to Chew?

You might think that frozen grapes would be too hard to chew, but they are usually still fairly soft, even when frozen.

If they do freeze solid, you can let them sit on the countertop for about 5-10 minutes before serving your frozen grapes.

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Frozen Grapes Recipe (No Added Sugar)

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If you’re looking for a snack that is perfect for warm weather, you’ll want to check out this guide on How to Make Frozen Grapes. This snack is perfect for kids or anyone wanting a refreshing treat on hot days or at any time of year.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1.5 pounds fresh green or red grapes (look for seedless varieties)

Instructions

  1. Place the grapes in a colander. Place the colander in a sink and give them a good rinse.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the grapes from their stems and place them on the baking sheet.
  3. Place the baking sheet in a freezer for 2-24 hours.
  4. Remove the baking sheet from the freezer and serve the grapes or transfer them to a zip-top bag.
  5. When you’re ready to eat the frozen grapes, remove them from the freezer and let them warm up for 5 minutes on the countertop before eating.

Notes

  1. To prevent the frozen grapes from being a choking hazard, you can cut them in half or quarters before freezing them. Never feed grapes to an infant or someone who can choke on them.
  2. Frozen grapes will keep in the freezer for up to several months.
  3. Check out the different varieties of grapes in the grocery store. There are specialty varieties including Cotton Candy grapes that have a delicious texture and flavor.
  4. For an adult treat, drop a few frozen grapes into your glass of chilled white wine or in a fruity cocktail. The grapes will add a bit more sweetness and act as ice cubes, keeping your drink cold longer!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 52
  • Sugar: 11.7 g
  • Sodium: 1.5 mg
  • Fat: 0.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13.7 g
  • Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Recipe Notes

  • Frozen grapes are a great snack that kids love to eat (see my full list of the best gluten-free and dairy-free snacks). You can cut the grapes in half or quarters before freezing to prevent them from being a choking hazard for young children.
  • This naturally sweet snack is dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian with no added sugars.
  • Best of all, the natural sugars in the grapes taste even sweeter when they are frozen. This is because the freezing process reduces the water in the fruit and makes the natural sugary taste more concentrated.

Recipe FAQs

Can I use a blend of red and green grapes?

Yes, absolutely! Red and green grapes have slightly different flavors and sweetness levels, so a variety and different combinations is great.

Do I need to buy organic grapes?

It is ideal to buy organic grapes whenever possible since they are on the Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen list of produce most often sprayed with pesticides. It’s a good idea to buy organic grapes when you can.

Are frozen grapes good for you?

Yes, for most people grapes are a healthy food. They are high in vitamin C, antioxidants, and polyphenols, including resveratrol. If you have blood sugar issues, you may need to limit your consumption of grapes as they are high in natural sugars.

Do frozen grapes taste different from fresh grapes?

Frozen grapes have a different texture—more like a sorbet or frozen treat. The flavor becomes slightly more concentrated and sweeter because the cold temperature dulls the sourness of some grape varieties.

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About the Author: Carrie Forrest has a master’s degree in public health with a specialty in nutrition and is a certified holistic nutritionist. She is a top wellness and food blogger with over 5 million annual visitors to her site. Carrie has an incredible story of recovery from chronic illness and is passionate about helping other women transform their health. Send her a message through her contact form.