Description
Tanghulu, the delightful Chinese candied fruit treat, brings a vibrant and crunchy experience right to your kitchen. This easy recipe allows you to enjoy juicy strawberries or any fruit of your choice coated in a shiny, sweet sugar shell. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or just a fun activity with kids, tanghulu is not only visually stunning but also incredibly satisfying to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 lb strawberries or other fruit of choice
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fruit thoroughly. Skewer 1-3 pieces of fruit onto bamboo skewers.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water; bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor the mixture until it reaches 300°F (hard crack stage), approximately 5-10 minutes.
- Dip each skewer into the hot sugar mixture to coat completely.
- Place skewers on parchment paper to cool; the sugar will harden quickly.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider drizzling melted chocolate over the cooled tanghulu. Experiment with various fruits like grapes or mandarin oranges for different tastes. Ensure your fruit is completely dry before dipping to achieve the best coating.