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Sugar Candy Wrapper

Create stunning, edible sugar candy wrappers with just sugar, water, and a can! This quick recipe coats fruit in a clear, glass-like sugar shell for a beautiful and sweet presentation.
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Ingredients

  • Fresh fruits make sure they’re completely dry
  • 120 g granulated sugar
  • 60 g water
  • A paper cup or an opened aluminum can (with the top and bottom removed

Instructions

  • Make sure your fruits are clean and fully dry—any moisture can ruin the sugar coating.
  • In a small saucepan, add 120g sugar and 60g water.
  • Heat over medium heat—avoid low heat, as it may cause the sugar to stay crystallized.
  • Do not stir the mixture. You can gently swirl the pan if needed to ensure even heating.
  • Watch carefully. When the syrup starts turning a light golden-yellow, turn off the heat immediately.
  • Let the sugar mixture cool until it thickens slightly but is still workable.
  • Dip the rim of your can or cup into the sugar syrup for a few seconds.
  • Carefully remove it, letting excess syrup drip off.
  • Using chopsticks, move the fruit through the can.
  • Slowly raise the can while twisting it upward to form the sugar "wrapper" around it.
  • Trim the top of the sugar twist with scissors if needed.
  • Let the sugar harden fully before serving. The result is a clear, crunchy candy shell that looks like a real wrapper.