The method
4 steps · 25 min
- 01
Thread 5 berries per skewer; dry surface completely.
- 02
Simmer sugar and water to 300°F (hard crack), no stirring.
- 03
Tilt pot; dip and roll each skewer to coat.
- 04
Set on parchment; cool until glass-hard, 5 minutes.

Beijing's winter-market candy — hawthorn berries skewered and dunked in cracked amber sugar shells.
4 steps · 25 min
Thread 5 berries per skewer; dry surface completely.
Simmer sugar and water to 300°F (hard crack), no stirring.
Tilt pot; dip and roll each skewer to coat.
Set on parchment; cool until glass-hard, 5 minutes.