Description
A delightful combination of fresh strawberries coated in homemade rock candy, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- Food coloring (optional)
- Wooden skewers or toothpicks
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Wash & Dry: Rinse strawberries under cold water and pat dry.
- Skewer: Insert skewers or toothpicks into strawberry stems.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan.
- Heat the Mixture: Cook over medium heat while stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add Color: Stir in food coloring if desired.
- Boil: Increase heat and bring to a boil, reaching the soft-ball stage (235°F or 112°C).
- Dip the Strawberries: Dip each strawberry in the syrup and let excess drip off.
- Set on Baking Sheet: Place dipped strawberries on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cool: Allow strawberries to cool and the syrup to harden for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Make sure to avoid refrigeration to prevent stickiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg