Tanghulu
Tanghulu is a delightful Chinese street food that transforms fresh fruit into a crunchy, sweet treat coated in shiny sugar syrup. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for gatherings or as a fun snack at home. With just a few simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can create eye-catching candied fruits that are both delicious and enjoyable to make. Whether you choose strawberries, grapes, or any fruit you have on hand, the result will be a satisfying dessert that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 skewers 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 lb strawberries or other fruit of choice
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry your chosen fruit. Skewer 1-3 pieces per bamboo skewer.
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar; bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature until it reaches 300°F (approximately 5-10 minutes).
- Dip each skewer of fruit into the hot syrup, ensuring it's well-coated.
- Place coated skewers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool and harden.
- Allow tanghulu to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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