Description
A delightful Chinese treat featuring fresh fruit coated in a sugary syrup that hardens to form a glossy, crispy shell.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb strawberries, grapes, or other fruit of choice (~30 pieces)
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit by washing thoroughly and removing any leaves or stems.
- Skewering the fruit onto skewers, using three pieces or less per skewer.
- Making the syrup by combining sugar and water in a pot and heating without stirring until it reaches a rich amber color.
- Testing the syrup by drizzling it into a bowl of ice water to check for the hard crack stage.
- Dipping each fruit skewer quickly into the hot syrup to coat evenly.
- Cooling the skewers in a bowl of ice water to harden the syrup.
- Arranging the cooled skewers on a plate for serving.
- Enjoying your Tanghulu immediately for the best texture.
Notes
Best served fresh but can be stored for a few days at room temperature in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tanghulu, candy fruit, Chinese dessert, street food