Description
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these stunning Electric Blue Candy Pineapples! Perfect for parties or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh pineapple (peeled, cored, and cut into chunks or spears)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1 tsp blue raspberry or cotton candy flavoring (optional)
- Blue food coloring (gel or liquid – electric/sky blue)
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Skewers or toothpicks (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Pineapple: Start by cutting your pineapple into delightful bite-sized chunks or thin spears. Pat them dry with paper towels to get rid of any extra moisture.
- Prepare the Candy Coating: In a saucepan, mix together the sugar, water, and corn syrup. Stir it over medium heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan for precise temperature control!
- Heat to Hard Crack Stage: Keep an eye on your mixture and let it reach 300°F (149°C) without stirring – this is the magical ‘hard crack’ stage that gives our candy its satisfying crunch.
- Add Color & Flavor: Once you hit that perfect temperature, carefully remove the pan from heat and stir in the blue food coloring and flavoring extract if you’re feeling extra adventurous.
- Dip & Coat: Now the fun part! Working quickly, use skewers or tongs to dip each pineapple piece into the vibrant candy coating. Place them on parchment paper or a silicone mat to cool and harden properly.
- Cool Completely: Allow your candy-coated pineapple to cool and set for about 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- These electric blue candy pineapples are perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Ensure the pineapple pieces are dry to get a better coating.
- Customize the flavor by experimenting with different extracts.
- This treat is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in a cool place for a couple of days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg