candied strawberries

Name: Candied Strawberries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) candy apple kit; 1 quart(s) large strawberries; 1 cup(s) water; 2 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) sliced almonds

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Marie Valdes

Brandon, FL

Updated on Feb 4, 2016

These are a very special Valentine's Sweet Treat or Gift for someone special. It surely says "I Love You"

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Candied Strawberries! The perfect recipe to say Happy Valentine's Day!

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield

Ingredients

1 box candy apple kit
1 quart large strawberries
1 cup water
2 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds

How To Make candied strawberries

Step 1

Brush strawberries with a pastry brush to remove any dirt. Remove leaves. Place sliced almonds in a shallow dish.

Step 2

Prepare Candy Apple contents according to box directions. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until hard crack stage (300 degrees) approximately 15-18 minutes.
Step 3

While syrup is cooking, place sticks that came in the box in cleaned hulled strawberries. Dip each strawberry into the syrup then the tops into the sliced almonds. Place on parchment paper. Cool completely. Do not refrigerate. Serve immediately, must be eaten same day.
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