Description
These Candy Fruit Skewers are a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of fresh fruit with a crunchy, sugary coating. Perfect for parties or as a fun snack, these colorful skewers are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup strawberries (hulled)
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup watermelon balls or cubes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 8–10 wooden skewers
- Nonstick spray or parchment paper (for drying)
Instructions
- Prep the Fruit: Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly—excess moisture will prevent the candy coating from sticking.
- Skewer the Fruit: Thread a mix of strawberries, grapes, pineapple, and watermelon onto each skewer, leaving space at the bottom for handling.
- Make the Candy Coating: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring and bring the mixture to a boil. Continue cooking until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage) on a candy thermometer, about 10–12 minutes.
- Coat the Fruit: Remove from heat immediately. Carefully dip or spoon the hot candy coating over the fruit skewers, letting the excess drip off.
- Set and Serve: Place the coated skewers on parchment paper or a greased cooling rack to set and harden for about 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use caution when working with hot sugar—it can burn quickly.
- To add color or flavor, you can mix a drop of food coloring or flavored extract into the syrup before boiling.
- Best served the same day for crunch and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
