How To Make Candied Strawberry 🍓 |Tanghulu| NO Thermometer Needed

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

corn syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is a natural sweetener with a similar texture.

Pour 4 tablespoons of water into a pot.

Add 4 tablespoons of corn syrup to the pot.

Add 1 cup of sugar to the pot.

Keep the heat on low and stir until the mixture starts to boil slightly.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.

If necessary, remove the pot from the stove to control the temperature.

Add red food coloring to the mixture and stir to combine.

Return the pot to the stove and continue cooking on low or medium-low heat until the syrup is thick.

Use a stick to poke each strawberry.

Dip each strawberry into the hot syrup, twirling it to coat evenly.

Allow excess syrup to drip off before placing the strawberries on a baking sheet.

Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray before placing the candied strawberries on it to prevent sticking.

Repeat the dipping process for all strawberries.

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