- 2 cups fresh fruit (such as strawberries, grapes, or mandarin segments)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Wooden skewers
- Wash and thoroughly dry the fruit.
- Thread fruit onto wooden skewers, leaving a handle at the bottom.
- Line a tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat.
- Stir until sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and let it boil.
- Cook syrup until it reaches 300°F (150°C) or hard crack stage.
- Remove from heat.
- Quickly dip each fruit skewer into the hot syrup, coating evenly.
- Place on prepared tray and allow to cool and harden.
- Serve immediately for best crunch.
Notes
- Ensure fruit is completely dry to prevent splattering.
- Work quickly as the sugar hardens fast.
- Best eaten immediately as humidity softens the coating.
- Avoid refrigerating to maintain crunch.
- Add lemon juice for a slight tang.
- Use firm fruits for best results.
- Author: oussama
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes