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Tanghulu

Sweet and Crunchy Tanghulu: A Fun Homemade Treat!

Experience the delightful crunch of tanghulu, a sweet Chinese treat made from fruit and a hard candy coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Tanghulu Ingredients
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness and hard candy shell.
  • 1 cup Water Used to dissolve the sugar.
  • 2 cups Fresh Fruits (strawberries, blueberries, grapes, kiwi) Choice of firm fruits.
  • optional Ice Cold Water For cooling candy.

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot
  • Candy thermometer
  • Bamboo skewers
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tanghulu
  1. Wash and dry the selected fruits thoroughly, ensuring they are clean and dry.
  2. Thread the fruit onto bamboo skewers without overcrowding.
  3. Combine sugar and water in a pot and heat over medium until it reaches 275°F for soft crack stage, then 300°F for hard crack stage.
  4. Dip each skewer of fruit into the hot candy syrup quickly and let excess drip off.
  5. Transfer dipped skewers to a parchment-lined surface to cool.
  6. Once cooled, serve the tanghulu immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 37gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 37gVitamin C: 10mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh; avoid storing in the fridge or freezer as it may lose crunchiness.

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