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Candy Fruit Skewers: Crunchy, Sweet Strawberry Delight Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 candied fruit skewers
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Candy Fruit Skewers are a delightful treat featuring fresh strawberries or other fruits coated in a crunchy, sweet candy shell. Made by simmering a sugar, water, and corn syrup mixture to a hard crack stage, these skewers create a crisp caramelized coating perfect for parties or a fun dessert.

Ingredients

Fruits

  • 1 lb. fresh strawberries (washed & dried) OR other fruit such as pears, grapes, kiwi, raspberries, pineapple

Candy Coating

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup corn syrup
  • Red food coloring (optional)

Tools

  • Cocktail skewers (for strawberries or chosen fruit)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Candy Base: Combine 2 cups sugar, 1 cup water, and ¼ cup corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir gently to dissolve the sugar evenly.
  2. Simmer the Mixture: Once the sugar dissolves completely, increase the heat to let the mixture simmer with light bubbling to begin thickening.
  3. Skewer the Fruit: While the candy mixture heats, insert cocktail skewers into each strawberry or your chosen fruit, making them easy to dip and eat.
  4. Cook to Hard Crack Stage: Continue heating the candy mixture until it turns a golden caramel color and thickens. Use a candy thermometer to ensure it reaches about 300°F (hard crack stage) which guarantees a crunchy coating.
  5. Add Food Coloring: Optionally, add 1 to 2 drops of red food coloring to enhance the candy’s appearance and stir the mixture well.
  6. Dip the Fruit: Quickly dip each skewered fruit into the hot candy coating, making sure to cover it completely. Gently tap to remove any excess candy.
  7. Set the Candy Coating: Place the dipped fruit on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow the candy shell to harden.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the candy fruit skewers cool completely until the coating is firm and crisp, then enjoy your crunchy, sweet treat.

Notes

  • Use fresh, dry fruit to ensure candy coating sticks properly.
  • Be cautious when working with hot sugar syrup to avoid burns.
  • If the candy mixture hardens before use, gently reheat to liquefy again.
  • Experiment with different fruits for variety, but firmer fruits hold the candy better.
  • Work quickly during the dipping process, as the candy hardens fast.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/candy-fruit-skewers-crunchy-sweet-strawberry-delight-recipe/