Description
A sweet and crunchy street snack made with fresh fruit and a glassy sugar coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb strawberries, grapes, or other fruit of choice (~30 pieces)
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fruit thoroughly. Skewer 1 to 3 pieces per stick.
- In a small pot, add sugar and water. Heat until it reaches the hard-crack stage (about 300°F) without stirring.
- Test the syrup’s readiness using the ice water test by dropping a spoonful into ice water. If it hardens and snaps, it’s ready.
- Quickly dip the skewers in the syrup, swirl to coat, then dip into the ice water bath to set the sugar shell.
- Place finished skewers on a parchment-lined plate and repeat with remaining fruit.
Notes
It is best to serve tanghulu immediately for the best texture. Dry fruit is crucial to achieving a perfect sugar shell.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Candy Making
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tanghulu, candied fruit, street food, dessert, Chinese recipes