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Candied Fruit Skewers

Fresh hawthorn berries, grapes, and strawberries are skewered and dipped in a crisp sugar glaze for a sweet, crunchy treat.

Total time
30 min
Servings
6
Calories
180
Protein
1g
Candied Fruit Skewers
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Ingredients

  • 12 whole hawthorn berries
  • 12 whole grapes
  • 12 whole strawberries
  • 200 g sugar
  • 100 ml water
  • 6 whole bamboo skewers

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly, then thread onto skewers, alternating types.

  2. 2

    Combine sugar and water in a saucepan; heat over medium until sugar dissolves.

  3. 3

    Boil syrup until it reaches 150°C (hard-crack stage), then remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Dip each skewer into the hot syrup, coating fruit evenly.

  5. 5

    Place skewers on a parchment-lined tray to cool and harden.

  6. 6

    Serve once the glaze is crisp and shiny.

Tools you’ll need

  • saucepan
  • candy thermometer
  • bamboo skewers
  • parchment paper
  • baking tray

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