Description
Indulge in a delightful treat with these Candy Fruit Skewers. Sweet strawberries are coated in a crunchy sugar shell, creating a perfect balance of flavors. These Asian-inspired skewers are not only visually appealing but also a delicious gluten-free and vegetarian dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Skewers:
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Sugar Syrup:
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup (optional for extra shine)
Additional:
- wooden skewers
- ice water for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberries: Wash and dry strawberries, then thread onto wooden skewers.
- Make Sugar Syrup: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Heat until 300°F.
- Dip Strawberries: Dip skewers in hot syrup, then into ice water to harden.
- Set and Serve: Place skewers on parchment paper to set. Serve within a few hours.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are dry for syrup adhesion.
- Exercise caution with hot sugar syrup.
- Experiment with other fruits for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
