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Homemade Candied Strawberries

Sweet, succulent strawberries coated in a crunchy sugar shell make for an irresistible treat that delights at any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Fresh Strawberries Look for plump and ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar The magic ingredient that creates the candy shell.
  • 1/4 cup Water To help dissolve the sugar.
  • to taste pieces Wooden Skewers Optional but helpful for displaying your berries.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the fresh strawberries thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine one cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water. Stir to combine, then place over medium heat.
  3. Keep stirring until the sugar completely dissolves, forming a syrup. Be careful not to let it boil; just bring it to a light simmer.
  4. Once your syrup is ready, dip each strawberry into the hot sugar syrup, allowing any excess syrup to drip back into the pot.
  5. Place the dipped strawberries onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them set at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes until the candy coating hardens.
  6. Once the coating is hard, they are ready to be served and enjoyed!

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. They can be refrigerated for up to a week, but avoid freezing.