Lollipops, fruit-flavored candies on a stick

Directions

1. Carefully peel the tangerines, removing all of the white pith. ≈ 8 min
2. Rinse the strawberries to remove any dirt, then cut off the stems. ≈ 8 min
3. Thread the fruits onto thin, pointed skewers, made of bamboo, alternating between strawberries, grapes, and tangerines. ≈ 3 min
4. Pour the sugar into a saucepan with 100 ml of water. ≈ 3 min
5. Melt the sugar over medium heat. ⏱ ≈ 7 min
6. Continue to cook until the syrup turns a light yellow color and thickens to the consistency of syrup. Then, remove from the heat. ≈ 3 min
7. Please note: do not cook over high heat, as the sugar will burn and become bitter. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
8. Quickly dip the skewers in the syrup to coat the fruit. ⏱ ≈ 30 min
9. Remove them immediately: if the fruits are left in the hot syrup for too long, they risk becoming overcooked and losing their flavor. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
10. Let it dry for 1 to 2 hours, until the sugar has hardened and become crisp. ⏱ 2 hr
11. For a sweeter and thicker coating, repeat the soaking process several times. ≈ 3 min
12. Arrange the skewers on a plate and decorate with fruits according to your preference. ≈ 2 min