1 lb. mixed fresh fruit with stems - such as grapes, kumquats and strawberries
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
2 c. sugar

Oil a large baking sheet very lightly. Wash fruit and dry completely. Leave stems intact. Dissolve cream of tartar in 1 cup water in a deep saucepan. Add sugar and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until syrup reaches hard crack stage, 300 degrees. Dip base of pan in cold water to stop cooking. As soon as syrup stops bubbling, begin dipping fruit. Hold each piece by the stem and quickly dip into the syrup. Let excess drip back into pan. Put fruit on baking sheet. Leave until set. Serve after dinner with espresso or coffee.