Description
These Crystal Fruit Candy Sticks are dazzling, jewel-like treats made by coating fresh fruit pieces in a hard, glassy sugar shell. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by juicy sweetness — a stunning dessert-on-a-stick perfect for parties, fairs, or edible gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup light corn syrup (or glucose syrup)
- Assorted fruits (strawberries, grapes, pineapple, orange slices, kiwi, etc.)
- Skewers or bamboo sticks
- Ice water bath (for testing syrup)
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit
- Wash and dry the fruit completely. Moisture will prevent the candy from sticking.
- Thread fruits onto skewers — keep similar sizes together for even coating.
- Make the sugar syrup
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup.
- Heat over medium-high, swirling (not stirring) until the sugar dissolves.
- Continue cooking until the syrup reaches 300°F (150°C) — the hard crack stage.
- To test manually: Drop a little syrup into cold water; if it hardens instantly, it’s ready.
- Coat the fruit
- Turn off heat. Quickly dip each fruit skewer into the syrup, coating evenly.
- Allow excess syrup to drip off before placing on parchment paper or a greased tray.
- Let set
- Allow to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes until hardened and glossy.
- Serve immediately
- Enjoy the candy within 1–2 hours for the perfect crunch before moisture softens the coating.
Notes
- Fruit choice: Strawberries and grapes work best due to their firmness.
- Color variation: Add a few drops of natural food coloring for a fun, glossy effect.
- Add sparkle: Sprinkle edible glitter or crushed nuts before the coating hardens.
- Storage: Not ideal for refrigeration — best made fresh before serving.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stick
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg