Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup corn syrup
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp grape extract
- Purple food coloring
- 12 seedless grapes
Special Equipment Needed:
- Candy thermometer
- Amezaiku tools (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and cream of tartar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
2. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Do not stir the mixture at this point.
3. Attach the candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan and continue boiling the mixture until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in grape extract and purple food coloring.
5. Dip each grape into the hot sugar mixture, making sure to coat it evenly. Use amezaiku tools to shape the sugar into desired shapes, or use your fingers to shape it into grape clusters.
6. Allow the grape amezaiku to cool and harden completely before serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- Hard crack stage (300°F)
Serving size:
- Makes 12 grape amezaiku
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Protein: 0g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Grape extract can be substituted with any other fruit extract.
- Purple food coloring can be substituted with any other food coloring.
Variations:
- Use different types of fruit to make different flavors of amezaiku.
- Add edible glitter or sprinkles to the amezaiku for extra decoration.
Tips and Tricks:
- Use a silicone mat or parchment paper to prevent the amezaiku from sticking to the surface.
- Be careful when working with hot sugar as it can cause burns.
- If the sugar mixture starts to harden before you finish shaping the grapes, reheat it over low heat until it becomes liquid again.
Storage Instructions:
- Store grape amezaiku in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Reheating Instructions:
- Grape amezaiku cannot be reheated.
Presentation Ideas:
- Arrange the grape amezaiku on a platter and serve as a dessert or snack.
Garnishes:
- Edible glitter or sprinkles
Pairings:
- Serve grape amezaiku with a glass of sparkling grape juice.
Suggested Side Dishes:
- Fruit salad
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the sugar mixture turns brown, it has been overcooked and cannot be used for amezaiku.
Food Safety Advice:
- Be careful when working with hot sugar as it can cause burns.
Food History:
- Amezaiku is a traditional Japanese candy art that dates back to the 8th century.
Flavor Profiles:
- Sweet and fruity
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve grape amezaiku as a dessert or snack.
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Region: Japanese