How to Make Candied Strawberry (Foolproof Recipe)

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.

Wash and dry the strawberries thoroughly.

Insert wooden skewers into the tops of the strawberries.

Combine sugar, water, and corn syrup in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely.

Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).

Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in food coloring and lemon juice.

Dip each skewer with strawberries into the hot syrup, coating them evenly.

Allow excess syrup to drip off before placing the skewers on a parchment-lined tray.

Let the tanghulu cool completely until the candy hardens.

Serve immediately or store in a cool, dry place.

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