Welcome to this easy and delicious candied strawberries recipe! Perfect for any occasion, these candied strawberries make a great snack or dessert that everyone will love.Candied strawberries are a sweet and fruity snack that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying treat that the whole family will love. This recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require any fancy equipment or cooking skills.
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Why This Recipe Works
This recipe is fantastic because it combines the natural sweetness of strawberries with a crunchy sugar coating. Not only are they tasty, but they're also easy to make with just a few ingredients. The candied strawberries are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. Plus, they can be customized with various coatings or decorations, making them perfect for parties and special events.
Ingredients
Strawberries - fresh, ripe, and washed. Choose medium-sized berries for the best results.
Granulated sugar - gives the strawberries their sweet and crunchy coating. Substitute with powdered sugar for a different texture.
Water - needed to create the sugar syrup.
Light corn syrup - helps to achieve the perfect consistency in the sugar syrup. Substitute with honey if needed.
Optional toppings - chocolate, nuts, or sprinkles for added flavor and decoration.
Tips
- Use room temperature strawberries for even sugar coating.
- Dry the strawberries completely before dipping to ensure the sugar syrup sticks well.
- Stir the sugar syrup frequently to prevent it from burning or crystallizing.
- Work quickly when dipping strawberries, as the syrup will harden as it cools.
- Store candied strawberries in a cool, dry place to maintain their crunchiness.
How to Serve
Candied strawberries are a versatile treat that can be served in various ways.
- Enjoy them on their own as a snack or dessert, or use them as a decoration for cakes, cupcakes, or other desserts.
- Add them to a fruit platter for a visually stunning and delicious addition.
- Use candied strawberries as a garnish for ice cream sundaes or parfaits.
- Create a candied strawberry bouquet as a unique and edible centerpiece.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- Optional toppings chocolate, nuts, or sprinkles
Instructions
- Rinse strawberries and pat them dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and continue cooking without stirring until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool for a few seconds.
- Working quickly, dip each strawberry into the syrup, coating it completely. Allow excess syrup to drip off.
- Place the dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and harden.
- Optional: decorate with toppings while the syrup is still warm.
- Allow strawberries to cool completely before serving or storing.
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Notes
- Use room temperature strawberries for even sugar coating.
- Dry the strawberries completely before dipping to ensure the sugar syrup sticks well.
- Stir the sugar syrup frequently to prevent it from burning or crystallizing.
- Work quickly when dipping strawberries, as the syrup will harden as it cools.
- Store candied strawberries in a cool, dry place to maintain their crunchiness.