Rock Candy Sugar-Coated Strawberries Recipe
These Rock Candy Sugar-Coated Strawberries are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of sugar with the natural freshness of strawberries. A crunchy, colorful coating wraps around each juicy berry, making them a perfect dessert or snack for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20 strawberries 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Candy-Making
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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For the Strawberries:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and dried with stems on
For the Sugar Coating:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Optional: food coloring or flavored extract for customization
Instructions
- Prepare the Sugar Coating: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water, corn syrup, and cream of tartar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Cook the Sugar Syrup: Attach a candy thermometer to the pan and cook the mixture until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
- Add Color or Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in food coloring or extract, if desired.
- Coat the Strawberries: Dip each strawberry into the hot sugar syrup, coating evenly. Place on the prepared baking sheet to cool and harden.
- Serve: Once the coating is set, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Work carefully and quickly when dipping as the sugar syrup hardens fast.
- Best enjoyed the same day for optimal crunch.
- For a fun variation, sprinkle edible glitter or crushed rock candy over the coating before it hardens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
