Description
Delight in Candy-Coated Strawberries!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe strawberries, cleaned and dried
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Wooden sticks or skewers
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the strawberries by carefully inserting a wooden stick into the top of each berry, ensuring it is secure. Set them aside on a plate.
- In a saucepan, mix together the sugar, water, corn syrup, lemon juice, and sea salt.
- Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring gently until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Once it reaches a boil, stop stirring and allow it to bubble away until it reaches the hard crack stage, which is about 300°F, taking approximately 10-15 minutes.
- After reaching the desired temperature, remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for a minute to calm down.
- Quickly dip each strawberry into the hot syrup, making sure to coat it thoroughly, then let any excess syrup drip back into the pan.
- Arrange the dipped strawberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them cool for 15-20 minutes until the candy coating hardens.
- Enjoy them right away or store them in a sealed container for a maximum of one day at room temperature.
Notes
- For optimal results, select fresh, firm strawberries to ensure they maintain their shape when coated.
- Feel free to experiment with other fruits like kiwi or pineapple for a fun twist.
- For an extra touch, drizzle some melted chocolate over the cooled candy-coated strawberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg