Description
Tanghulu, a delightful Chinese street snack, brings together the juicy freshness of fruit and a crisp sugar coating for an irresistible treat. This easy-to-follow recipe lets you create your own Tanghulu at home using vibrant strawberries or any firm fruit you prefer. The glossy, hardened sugar shell perfectly contrasts the succulent fruit inside, making it a stunning dessert for parties or a fun snack to enjoy anytime. Whip up this visually appealing and delicious confection that’s sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries (or other firm fruits)
- Granulated sugar
- Water
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fruit thoroughly to ensure sugar adheres well.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with ? cup of water over medium heat until dissolved; then bring to a boil without stirring.
- Boil the syrup until it reaches 300?F (hard crack stage).
- Skewer the dried fruit onto sticks securely.
- Dip each skewer into the hot syrup until fully coated; allow excess syrup to drip off.
- Place on parchment paper and let cool completely before serving.
Notes
– Ensure fruits are dry for better sugar adherence.
Use a candy thermometer for accurate syrup temperatures.
Experiment with other fruits like grapes or kiwis for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg