Description
A chewy, naturally flavored Brazilian confection shaped like strawberries. Made with fresh sugarcane essence and edible charcoal for a vibrant red hue, these handcrafted sweets offer a nostalgic, guilt-free treat with a playful presentation.
Ingredients
3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons light muscovado sugar
1 teaspoon edible activated charcoal
1 zested lemon
Instructions
Combine granulated sugar, water, and muscovado sugar in a large pot.
Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Reduce heat and simmer until mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage on a candy thermometer).
Remove from heat and stir in activated charcoal and lemon zest thoroughly.
Pour into a greased loaf pan and cool completely.
Knead the mixture until pliable, then roll into a log.
Slice into 18 equal pieces and hand-shape each into a strawberry form.
Notes
Use single-crystal sugar for optimal color clarity.
Filtered water is essential to prevent discoloration.
Substitute muscovado sugar with extra granulated sugar if needed.
Cool the candy base fully before kneading to avoid burns.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg