Easy Candied Strawberries
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!
Servings 16 candied strawberries
Calories 121kcal
Equipment
- Candy thermometer (optional)
- Skewers or toothpicks
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh strawberries
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup corn syrup
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, and ¼ cup corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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!
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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: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg