Description
Tanghulu is a delightful Chinese street snack that combines the natural sweetness of fruit with a crisp, sugary glaze. Traditionally made with Chinese hawthorn berries, this treat has evolved to include a variety of fruits like strawberries, grapes, and mandarin oranges.
Ingredients
Fresh fruit of your choice (e.g., strawberries, grapes, mandarin oranges)
Granulated sugar
Water
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry your chosen fruits. Skewer them onto bamboo sticks, ensuring they are stable and easy to handle.
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil.
- Continue boiling the sugar mixture until it reaches the hard crack stage, which is approximately 300°F (149°C). To test, drop a small amount of syrup into cold water; it should harden instantly and snap when bent.
- Carefully dip each skewer of fruit into the hot sugar syrup, ensuring an even coating. Hold the skewer upright for a few seconds to allow excess syrup to drip off.
- Place the coated fruit skewers onto a parchment-lined tray. Allow them to cool at room temperature until the sugar coating hardens completely.
- Once the candy coating has set, your tanghulu is ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
- Experiment with different fruits like kiwi, pineapple, or blueberries for varied flavors and colors.
- Add a few drops of vanilla or almond extract to the sugar syrup for a unique twist.
- After dipping in the sugar syrup, roll the fruit in colored sugar crystals or edible glitter for a festive appearance.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
