Description
These Rock Candy Sugar-Coated Strawberries are a fun and colorful treat perfect for parties or as a sweet snack. Fresh strawberries are dipped in a hot sugar syrup and then coated with vibrant rock candy sugar for a crunchy and sweet shell.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed and dried thoroughly
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup rock candy sugar or coarse crystal sugar (any color)
- Candy thermometer (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Sugar Syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar and water. Cook without stirring until the syrup reaches 250–260°F.
- Coat the Strawberries: Dip each strawberry in the hot syrup, then roll or sprinkle with rock candy sugar. Place on the baking sheet to cool.
- Serve: Let the strawberries set at room temperature for 15 minutes before enjoying.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are completely dry for the sugar to stick well.
- For extra sparkle, use colored rock sugar or edible glitter.
- Do not refrigerate the strawberries after coating to avoid dissolving the sugar shell.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strawberry
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
