Strawberry candy roses are the perfect gift 🌹

Place a stick in the center of each strawberry.

Make a thin slice on the strawberry and push down to create a rose shape.

Cut out the center part of the strawberry to resemble an open rose bud.

Insert the stick into the base of the strawberry, pressing down slightly.

Pour about 1.5 cups of sugar into a pot.

Add a little water to the sugar to create a simple syrup.

Stir the mixture and heat it until it starts to bubble and reduce.

Once it turns a caramel color, reduce the heat to low.

Test the syrup's readiness by pouring a bit into a glass of cold water; it should harden immediately.

Dip the strawberries into the bubbling syrup, giving them a few spins for an even coating.

Let the excess syrup drip off and allow the candy coating to harden.

Optionally, dip the strawberries again for a thicker shell and let them drip off once more.

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