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Tanghulu Recipe

Tanghulu Recipe

Craving something sweet? Try our Tanghulu recipe! Learn how to make these delightful candied fruits at home and impress your family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Fresh fruit (strawberries, grapes, hawthorn berries, or any other fruit you like)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • Bamboo skewers or toothpicks

Method
 

Prepare the Fruit:
  1. Wash and dry the fruit thoroughly. Any moisture on the fruit will prevent the sugar coating from sticking properly.
  2. Remove stems and leaves if necessary.
  3. Skewer the fruit onto bamboo sticks or toothpicks. You can skewer multiple small fruits on one stick or just one larger fruit.
Make the Sugar Syrup:
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Stir gently to combine.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat without stirring. Allow it to boil until it reaches a temperature of 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer (the hard crack stage). This will take about 10-15 minutes. The sugar syrup should be clear and bubbly.
Coat the Fruit:
  1. Once the sugar syrup reaches the correct temperature, quickly dip each skewer of fruit into the syrup. Make sure to coat the fruit evenly.
  2. Allow any excess syrup to drip off before placing the skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool and harden.
Cool and Enjoy:
  1. Let the Tanghulu cool completely until the sugar coating hardens.
  2. Enjoy your crispy, sweet Tanghulu right away!