Tanghulu
A delightful Chinese treat featuring fresh fruits coated in a crunchy sugar syrup, perfect for snacking or parties.
Equipment
- medium saucepan
- Candy thermometer
- Wooden skewers
- Parchment paper or silicone mat
- Clean towel
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh fruits of your choice Strawberries, grapes, or mandarin oranges work great.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Main ingredient for the syrup.
- 1/2 cup Water Used to dissolve the sugar.
- 1/4 teaspoon Lemon juice Adds a nice tang to the syrup.
- 4 Wooden skewers
Instructions
- Wash the chosen fruits thoroughly and dry them gently with a clean towel. Remove stems from larger fruits like strawberries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, and lemon juice. Stir gently over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil without stirring. Monitor the temperature until it reaches 300°F (150°C) on a candy thermometer.
- Carefully thread the prepared fruits onto wooden skewers, creating fun patterns.
- Once the syrup is ready, quickly dip each skewer of fruit into the syrup, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Allow excess syrup to drip off.
- Place the coated skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet or silicone mat to cool completely until the candy coating hardens.
- Serve the tanghulu as a fun snack or dessert, and enjoy the crunchy, sweet treat!
Notes
Tanghulu is a fun and easy way to enjoy fruit, perfect for gatherings or as a sweet snack.