Description
Electric Blue Candy Pineapple is a bold, juicy summer treat made with fresh pineapple rings dipped in a vibrant crackly blue candy shell. Topped with sour candies and rock sugar, this sweet-and-tart snack is the perfect mix of juicy, crunchy, and eye-catching! Great for parties, BBQs, or when you just want to add a little magic to your day.
Ingredients
6 fresh pineapple rings (½-inch thick, cored and patted dry)
2 cups granulated sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup water
½ teaspoon blue food coloring (gel or liquid)
½ teaspoon blue raspberry or cotton candy extract (optional)
Toppings (optional):
Sour gummy candy bits
Crushed rock candy or sour hard candy
Edible glitter (optional)
Optional Boozy Soak:
Blue raspberry vodka or rum (enough to submerge pineapple rings)
Instructions
Prepare Pineapple: Slice fresh pineapple into ½-inch rings and core them. Pat them completely dry with paper towels and place on parchment paper or a cooling rack to air dry while you prep the candy.
Make Candy Coating: In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then stop stirring. Attach a candy thermometer and cook until the mixture reaches 300°F (hard crack stage).
Color & Flavor: Remove from heat immediately. Stir in blue food coloring and optional flavoring extract.
Dip the Rings: Carefully dip each pineapple ring into the hot candy syrup using tongs or forks. Let excess drip off, then place each ring on a sheet of parchment paper or greased cooling rack.
Top While Sticky: Quickly sprinkle on your choice of sour candy, rock sugar, and glitter before the coating sets. Work fast—it hardens in about 30–60 seconds!
Let Cool: Allow the coated rings to set at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Dry = Success: The drier your pineapple, the better the candy coating will stick. Excess moisture can cause it to slide right off.
No Candy Thermometer? You can test the syrup by dropping a small bit into cold water—if it forms brittle threads, it’s ready.
Boozy Version: Soak pineapple in vodka or rum for 30–60 minutes, then pat them extremely dry before coating. Store chilled and serve the same day.
Storage Tips: Keep finished rings in an airtight container at room temp for up to 2 days. Don’t refrigerate or the candy shell may get sticky.
Make it Yours: Swap in different food coloring or candy toppings to match your party theme or mood!