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!

Course Dessert or snack

Cuisine American

Keyword candied strawberries, candied strawberry, candy strawberries, how to candy strawberries

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings candied strawberries

Calories 121kcal

Author Isabel Laessig

Equipment

Saucepan
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. fresh 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.

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