Sugar Strawberries
Transform your favorite fruit into an irresistible treat with this simple yet elegant recipe for Sugar Strawberries! Featuring plump, fresh strawberries coated in a glossy, homemade sugar glaze, these dainty delights are as stunning to look at as they are delicious to eat. With just four pantry staples—granulated sugar, water, a hint of lemon juice, and, of course, juicy strawberries—you'll create a shimmering candy-like shell that enhances the berries' natural sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this crowd-pleasing confection is perfect for dessert platters, party favors, or a sweet snack. Serve them fresh for that satisfying crunch or enjoy their delicate charm as a garnish for cakes and cocktails. With "sugar strawberries" as a creative twist on classic candied fruit, you'll impress everyone with this effortlessly beautiful treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh strawberries
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 50 milliliters Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the strawberries thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Leave the green tops intact for easier handling.
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and lemon juice. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture begins to simmer.
Once the sugar syrup reaches a gentle boil, reduce the heat slightly and allow it to simmer without stirring until it thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes. The syrup should have a consistency that coats the back of a spoon.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sugar syrup cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
Carefully dip each strawberry into the sugar syrup, holding it by the green top or using a fork to coat it fully. Allow any excess syrup to drip off before placing the coated strawberry on a piece of parchment paper or a non-stick surface to cool.
Repeat the dipping process with all the strawberries. If the sugar syrup starts to harden, briefly warm it over low heat to soften.
Let the sugar-coated strawberries set at room temperature for about 10 minutes until the glaze hardens into a glossy shell.
Serve the sugar strawberries immediately or store them in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.4 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 77 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 739 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
