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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » How to Make Candied Strawberries

    How to Make Candied Strawberries

    Published: Jun 14, 2022 Modified: Aug 31, 2022 by Isabel Laessig

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    Beautiful, sweet, and easy to make, candied strawberries are a treat everyone loves! Learn How to Make Candied Strawberries using just two ingredients: corn syrup and sugar, plus water!

    three candied strawberries on skewers over a white background

    Best Candied Strawberries

    Everybody loves candied strawberries! When I make these for my family, everyone is so excited. They know when I get out the corn syrup and sugar and there are fresh strawberries in the fridge, they’re in for a treat!

    Candied strawberries are one of the easiest desserts you can make at home. They’re super simple – cook up the candy mixture, dip the berries, let them cool off and harden, and enjoy!

    Making candied strawberries is a great way to use up any strawberries that are closer to losing their freshness, too. Like candied apples, only better! Following this method will leave a beautiful, shiny candy coating on juicy strawberries.

    I loved making these strawberries with my kids. They were super easy and very tasty. Thank you for this easy recipe.

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    Two rows of nine candied strawberries on skewers over parchment paper

    Candied Strawberries Recipe Ingredients

    • strawberries
    • sugar
    • water
    • corn syrup
    Ingredients for making candied strawberries on table

    How to Make Candied Strawberries

    1. Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat.
      Adding all ingredients to saucepan for candied strawberries
    2. As soon as the sugar dissolves, turn the heat up and allow the mixture to simmer (lightly bubbling). While the mixture is heating, skewer strawberries.
      Simmering ingredients in saucepan for candied strawberries
    3. Heat the candy until it begins to bubble, thicken, and turn a golden, caramel-like color. A candy thermometer will read around 300°F when the mixture is to temperature. Otherwise, you can eyeball it.
      Caramelizing candied strawberries ingredients in saucepan
    4. Quickly dip each strawberry (on skewers) in the candy coating and gently tap off any excess. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and allow to harden.
      Candied strawberries on skewers

    Making candied strawberries is so easy and the result is always such a big hit. The candied shell adds an extra layer of sweetness to already delicious, juicy fresh strawberries. Plus, they are just so pretty!

    Candy Strawberries Recipe Tips

    • Be patient and let your candied mixture come to temperature: When it’s at the right heat for dipping, it will be bubbly and thick, and a deep, golden, caramel-like color.
    • Use a candy thermometer to make it easier: A candy thermometer will read around 300°F when the mixture is to temperature. Using one is an easy way to check that your candy mixture is at the temperature it should be.
    • Use skewers or toothpicks to dip the berries: Safely dip your candied strawberries by skewering the berries first!
    Three rows of candied strawberries on parchment paper

    Candied Strawberry Recipe FAQs

    Why aren’t my candied strawberries hardening?

    If your candied coating isn’t hardening, the candying mixture did not reach a high enough temperature. Allow your candying mixture to cook until it bubbles, thickens, and turns a rich golden color, sort of like caramel. Then, quickly turn off the heat so it doesn’t burn. It’s easy to keep an eye on the temperature if you use a candy thermometer. Otherwise, just keep an eye out for that golden color and thickness.

    How do I wash the pan I made candy strawberries in?

    Soak your pan in hot water right after you’re done with the mixture so the candy doesn’t harden. Unless your candy burned (and trust me, you will know if it did!), it should easily wash out without a problem

    How long are candied strawberries good for?

    This strawberry candy recipe should be enjoyed the same day you make it and not the day after. Candied strawberries do not keep well, and after the first day, they will become too juicy to enjoy. If you want to make this strawberry candy recipe for a special occasion, you’ll want to make them no more than a few hours before the event so they’re still fresh enough.

    Three candied strawberries on skewers in front of a Valentine's bag

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    📋 Recipe

    Six candied strawberries on skewers in front of Valentine's Day gift bags

    Easy Candied Strawberries

    Isabel Laessig
    Candied strawberries are one of the easiest desserts you can make at home, and everyone loves them. They’re super simple – cook up the candy mixture, dip the berries, let them cool off and harden, and enjoy!
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Dessert or snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 candied strawberries
    Calories 121 kcal

    Equipment

    • Saucepan
    • Candy thermometer (optional)
    • Skewers or toothpicks

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. fresh strawberries
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • ¼ cup corn syrup
    Cooking Conversions

    See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!

    Instructions
     

    • Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, and ¼ cup corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat.
      Adding all ingredients to saucepan for candied strawberries
    • As soon as the sugar dissolves, turn the heat up and allow the mixture to simmer (lightly bubbling). While the mixture is heating, skewer 1 lb. of strawberries (or as many as you want to candy).
      Simmering ingredients in saucepan for candied strawberries
    • Heat the candy until it begins to bubble, thicken, and turn a golden, caramel-like color. A candy thermometer will read around 300°F when the mixture is to temperature. Otherwise, you can eyeball it.
      Caramelizing candied strawberries ingredients in saucepan
    • Quickly dip each strawberry (on skewers) in the candy coating and gently tap off any excess. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and allow to harden. Let it cool, then enjoy!
      Candied strawberries on skewers

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    Notes

    • Candy not hardening? Your mixture isn’t hot enough! Let the candying mixture reach the right heat before dipping your berries. 
    • Quickly turn off the heat when your candying mixture is ready so it doesn’t burn in your pan.
    • Use a candy thermometer to easily read the temperature of your candying mixture.
    • Clean the pan by soaking in water after you’re done using the mixture.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Merlyn says

      April 16, 2021 at 4:39 pm

      Made the candied strawberries and the coating hardened but to much coating sticks to your teeth when trying to eat them. Is there a less sugar coating to still make it harden but not so much like hard tack candy. The strawberries themselves tasted really good. Just not a fan of the thick sugar coating.

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      • Em Beitel says

        April 27, 2021 at 3:20 pm

        Hi Merlyn! You could thin out the coating a bit more by letting it heat for less time if you prefer a thinner coating!

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    2. Xaverirea Martin says

      September 24, 2023 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      These were so good but use some caution when done with the pan to make sure the candy is still hot and not cooling down. We ran hot water on the candy and it turned into a hard candy bubble and will turn into glass, very sharp so use caution. The best way to clean the pan is to add water and bring the pan to a boil and then you can wash it. But overall so good we did strawberries and green grapes. Next, we are going to do slices of Granny Smith apples.

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      • Em Beitel says

        September 25, 2023 at 1:26 pm

        That’s a great tip! Thank you very much. Let us know how the apples turn out!

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