Description
Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese sweet that combines fresh fruits with a delightful crispy sugar coating, perfect for sharing or indulging in yourself. This easy Tanghulu recipe showcases the beauty of simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, making it accessible for cooks of all skill levels. Enjoy the juicy explosion of fruit with each bite, complemented by the satisfying crunch of caramelized sugar. Ideal for parties, family gatherings, or as a fun treat for kids, this candied snack brings a taste of China to your kitchen. Let’s get started on creating these beautiful and delicious tanghulu skewers!
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruit (strawberries, grapes, mandarin oranges)
- Granulated Sugar
- Water
- Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Wash and dry the fruit thoroughly. Remove any stems.
- Skewer the Fruit: Insert wooden skewers through each piece of fruit, leaving space between them.
- Make Sugar Syrup: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Stir until dissolved.
- Add Lemon Juice: Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and heat until it reaches 230°F (110°C).
- Coat the Fruit: Dip each skewer into the syrup quickly and let excess syrup drip off before placing them on parchment paper.
- Let It Set: Allow tanghulu to cool completely until hardened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking method specified
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (60g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg