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 

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 instructions to make sugar syrup in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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

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.

What Ingredients Can You Add to Candied Strawberries?

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

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

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How to Make Candied Strawberries Without Corn Syrup

Yield: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

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.

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Ingredients

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

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. Push 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.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 5 Serving Size: 4
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 333Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 86gFiber: 1gSugar: 83gProtein: 0g