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    How to Make Candied Strawberries Without Corn Syrup

    Candied strawberries are delicious on their own or used as a garnish on cakes or ice cream. Here is how to make candied strawberries without corn syrup.

    How to Make Candied Strawberries With an Alternative to Corn Syrup

    If you would like to make candied strawberries, you have two options. The first one is to make candied strawberries with sugar and water and the second choice is to add another type of syrup. Here are some ingredients you can use to make candied strawberries:

    1. Sugar and Water
    2. Honey
    3. Agave Nectar
    4. Brown Rice Syrup
    5. Golden Syrup 
    6. Cane Syrup 
    7. Maple Syrup 

    How to Make Candied Strawberries With Sugar and Water 

    Best Crunchy Strawberries Recipes
    Candied Strawberries

    This recipe is super easy with only two ingredients; sugar and water. You just cook the sugar and water in a saucepan until the sugar completely melts and starts to become caramelized. Then, remove it from the heat and coat the strawberries with the sugar syrup.

    Here are some instructions to make sugar syrup in just 20 minutes.

    Ingredients

    • 20 strawberries
    • 2 cups white sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • 20 toothpicks

    Instructions

    • Rinse the strawberries and dry them with a paper towel to ensure the syrup will stick to them.
    • Combine the white sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat and cook them, while continuously stirring them, until the sugar is completely melted and reaches 300 F.
    • Insert toothpicks into the strawberries from the top.
    • Dip the strawberries in the syrup until completely coated and place them on a baking sheet to cool.
    • Refrigerate the strawberries for 2 hours and then serve them.

    What Ingredients Can You Add to Candied Strawberries?

    How To Make Candied Strawberries Without Corn Syrup
    How to Make Candied Strawberries Without Corn Syrup

    While strawberries dipped in sugar syrup are great on their own, you can add other ingredients for added flavor or color. Here are some ingredients you can add to candied strawberries.

    1. Orange Blossom Water: Add 2 to 3 tablespoon to the syrup while you are cooking it.
    2. Lemon Zest: Adding lemon zest to the syrup will make your candied strawberries more unique.
    3. Honey: When you use honey for this recipe, you won’t need to add sugar. Simply combine ½ cup of honey with ½ of water and cook them for 5 minutes until the mixture reduces. Then, you can remove it from the heat and coat your strawberries.
    4. Mint: Mash about 2 tablespoon mint with an electric mixture until it becomes smooth and then add it to sugar syrup while it is cooking.
    5. Food Coloring: Add food coloring to the syrup to give your candied strawberries an attractive appearance.

    The Best Toppings For Candied Strawberries

    Here are some garnishes you can add to candied strawberries.

    • White Chocolate Chips
    • Crushed Pistachios
    • Walnuts
    • Almonds
    • Chopped Coconut Flakes
    • Colorful Sprinkles
    • Colored Sanding Sugar
    • Mini Chocolate Chips
    • White Chocolate, for melting and drizzling

    What to Serve With Candied Strawberries

    How To Make Candied Strawberries Without Corn Syrup
    How to Make Candied Strawberries Without Corn Syrup

    Candied strawberries are very good to serve on a summer night. Here are some ideas for what to serve them with.

    • Ice Cream
    • Whipped Cream
    • Fresh Orange Juice or Lemonade
    • Iced Tea
    • Iced Coffee
    • Cakes with candied strawberries as a garnish

    Candied Strawberries Without Corn Syrup Nutrition Facts

    • Calories 396 for 100g serving size
    • Total Fat 0g 
    • Saturated Fat 0g
    • Cholesterol 0mg
    • Sodium 2.6mg
    • Potassium 2.3mg 
    • Total Carbohydrates 99g 
    • Dietary Fiber 0.3g
    • Sugars 79.2g
    • Protein 0g
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    How to Make Candied Strawberries Without Corn Syrup

    Author: Emily Hill Cooking Method:Stir-frying Cuisine:American Courses:American, Dessert
    Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 10 minutesRest time: 5 minutesTotal time: 25 minutesServings:6 servingsCalories:300 kcal Best Season:Summer

    Description

    Candied strawberries are delicious on their own or used as a garnish on cakes or ice cream. Here is how to make candied strawberries without corn syrup.

    Ingredients

    Instructions

    1. Rinse the strawberries and dry them with a paper towel to ensure the syrup will stick to them.
    2. Combine the white sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat and cook them, while continuously stirring them, until the sugar is completely melted and reaches 300 F.
    3. Insert toothpicks into the strawberries from the top.
    4. Dip the strawberries in the syrup until completely coated and place them on a baking sheet to cool.
    5. Refrigerate the strawberries for 2 hours and then serve them.
    Keywords:How To Make Candied Strawberries, How To Make Candied Strawberries With sugar and water, How To Make Candied Strawberries Without Corn Syrup
    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 100

    Servings 6


    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 396
    % Daily Value *
    Sodium 2.6mg1%
    Potassium 2.3mg1%
    Total Carbohydrate 99g33%
    Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
    Sugars 79.2g

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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